Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.