Huawei Pura 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,200,000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 80 by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Pura 80 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.