Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $1299 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 749,719).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1299
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $250 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 178.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1049. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.