Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1299 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $1299
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $130 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 947.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1169. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $1169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.