Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,116,240); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (51/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 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 | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.