Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,589,460); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4446
- Lighter: 162g vs 203g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9100 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 S26
- 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 S26
- 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 S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 43.8% 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 S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 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 S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.