Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Comparison between Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy S26: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.5 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 80, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,750 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 1,248,520
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 217 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,248,520 | 3,064,672 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz, 3x2.15 GHz, 4x1.6 GHz) | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 7,230 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Gold | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | A |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,750 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,832 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, LTPO, One Billion Colors, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | — |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 14,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 80 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VYG-AL00 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
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