Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,101,808); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1999
- Better camera (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 4 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?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.