Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,725,229); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S25+ was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.