Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1050 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6200
- Lighter: 162g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (89/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (89/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 77/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.