Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 120.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.