Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1050 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 74/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $1050 vs $2199
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1050 | $2199 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1149. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is cheaper by $1149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (66/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.