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; estimated prices are $1299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-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 (3,515,964 vs 2,084,779).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2084779
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 77/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 3515964 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | $1299 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
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 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 77/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 77/100).
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.