Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 249g).
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1600
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (51/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $1299 |
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 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
Launch price difference: $301. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $301 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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.