Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4446
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Huawei Mate 80 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.