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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,583,039 vs 1,725,229); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2583039 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 6200
- Lighter: 162g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (89/100 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 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S25 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (89/100 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 9 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 — 65/100.
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 (89/100 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.