Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,656,761 vs 1,589,460); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1656761 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (83/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.