Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-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 1,223,886).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.