Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 102.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.