Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 1,589,460); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 4446
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (80/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Mate 80 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (93/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (81/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (80/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 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 Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.