Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.