Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1299 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,725,229); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6200
- Lighter: 162g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 67/100). 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 S26 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9100 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 S26
- 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 S26
- 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 S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.