Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,084,779).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1299 vs $1999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2084779
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $1999 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $700. Huawei Mate 80 Pro is cheaper by $700.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.