Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1600 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 249g).
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1600
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 20GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $601. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $601 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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.