Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 65/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,583,039 vs 1,589,460); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2583039 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 4446
- Lighter: 162g vs 203g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 received the same MobileRank rating — 65/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; 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 S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 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 S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 38.5% 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 S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
Both devices scored 65/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S25 (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.