Huawei Pura 80 Ultra VS Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

In terms of overall form factor, these two flagships are remarkably close. Both share identical IP68 waterproofing, meaning neither has an edge in water or dust protection — submersion resistance is equivalent on paper and in practice. Their footprints are nearly indistinguishable: the Pura 80 Ultra measures 163 × 76.1 × 8.3 mm while the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in at 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm, making the Samsung fractionally thinner and slightly wider, but the differences are imperceptible in daily use.

Where a meaningful gap does emerge is weight. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra tips the scale at 233.5 g, compared to the Samsung's 218 g — a difference of 15.5 g. That may sound minor on paper, but for a device held for hours each day, that extra mass is noticeable, particularly during one-handed use or extended reading sessions. The Samsung's lighter build translates to reduced wrist fatigue over time, a tangible ergonomic advantage.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra holds a clear edge in this category, driven entirely by its lower weight. Both phones are non-folding, non-rugged slabs with equivalent protection ratings and near-identical dimensions — but the S25 Ultra's 15.5 g weight advantage makes it the more comfortable device to carry and use all day.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, offering vibrant and sharp visuals. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a 6.8″ screen with a pixel density of 459 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is slightly larger, at 6.9″, with a higher pixel density of 498 ppi. The resolution of the Huawei is 1276 x 2848 px, while the Samsung offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 px, providing sharper detail on the S25 Ultra.

Both devices have a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming experiences. However, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a touch sampling rate of 300Hz, which is higher than the 240Hz of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, potentially making the Huawei more responsive to touch inputs. In terms of brightness, the Huawei reaches 2500 nits, while the Samsung achieves 2600 nits, making the Samsung display slightly brighter in typical usage.

Both smartphones come with branded damage-resistant glass and support Always-On Display, allowing for quick information visibility without fully waking the screen. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra does not support HDR10 or HDR10+, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra supports both HDR10 and HDR10+, offering a broader range of colors and improved contrast for compatible content. Neither device supports Dolby Vision, and neither has a secondary screen. Both devices also feature touch screens.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra both offer impressive performance specifications. Both devices feature 1024GB of internal storage, ensuring ample space for apps, media, and data. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is equipped with 16GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 12GB of RAM, providing a slight difference in memory capacity.

In terms of processing power, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 chipset, with a CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz (1 core), 2.18 GHz (4 cores), and 1.55 GHz (3 cores). On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, with a faster CPU clocked at 4.47 GHz (2 cores) and 3.53 GHz (6 cores). The Huawei’s chipset is based on a 7 nm semiconductor size, while the Samsung’s chipset benefits from a more advanced 3 nm process, contributing to better power efficiency and performance.

For graphics, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra uses the Mali-G57 GPU, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with the more powerful Adreno 830 GPU. The Huawei’s RAM operates at a speed of 2750 MHz, whereas the Samsung’s RAM is faster at 5300 MHz. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a maximum memory bandwidth of 44 GB/s, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offers a significantly higher 85.1 GB/s. The Huawei device has 0.512 MB of L2 cache and 64 KB of L1 cache, while the Samsung has a more substantial 12 MB of L2 cache and 192 KB of L1 cache. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a lower thermal design power (TDP) of 6W, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s TDP is 8.2W. Both devices support 64-bit architecture, integrated LTE, big.LITTLE technology, TrustZone, OpenGL ES 3.2, and integrated graphics. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a 0 MB L3 cache, while the Samsung has a larger 8 MB L3 cache. The Samsung also supports ECC memory, which the Huawei does not.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra both feature multi-lens main cameras, but with different configurations. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra offers a 50 MP + 50 MP + 40 MP + 12.5 MP setup, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP configuration. The wide apertures on the Huawei range from f/1.6 to f/3.6, while the Samsung's wide apertures are slightly different, ranging from f/1.7 to f/2.4.

For video recording, the Huawei supports 2160 x 30 fps, whereas the Samsung can record at a higher resolution of 4320 x 30 fps. Both devices feature built-in optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and continuous autofocus for video recording. Both also support slow-motion video recording, have a flash with dual-tone LED and two flash LEDs, and support shooting raw images.

On the front, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a 13 MP camera with a wide aperture of f/2.0, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offers a slightly lower 12 MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash. Both devices offer manual exposure, manual ISO, manual shutter speed, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra supports HDR and laser autofocus, while the Samsung supports HDR10 recording but lacks HDR10+ or Dolby Vision recording capabilities. The Samsung also supports HDR10 recording, but neither device supports 3D photo/video recording or a front-facing camera under the display.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra both feature a rich set of software options aimed at enhancing the user experience. Both devices support camera and microphone privacy options, theme customization, dark mode, battery health checks, customizable notifications, split-screen functionality, sharing intents, a child lock, widgets, voice commands, and tracking the current position of the device. Additionally, both support a multi-user system, allowing for multiple user profiles on the device.

However, there is a key difference in the PC functionality: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra cannot be used as a PC, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra supports this feature, allowing the device to function more like a desktop computer when connected to a monitor or other peripherals.

Both devices do not receive direct OS updates, which means users will need to rely on manufacturer-driven update cycles for major OS releases and security patches.

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra both come equipped with rechargeable batteries, with the Huawei sporting a 5700 mAh battery and the Samsung featuring a 5000 mAh battery, providing a slight difference in capacity. Both devices support wireless charging, but the Huawei supports faster wireless charging at 80W, while the Samsung offers 15W wireless charging. Additionally, the Huawei supports a much faster wired charging speed of 100W, compared to the 45W charging speed of the Samsung.

Both devices also feature reverse wireless charging. The Huawei can charge other devices at a rate of 20W, while the Samsung provides a slower reverse charging speed of 4.5W. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra comes with a charger in the box, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra does not.

Both phones have non-removable, rechargeable batteries, and include a battery level indicator for convenience. Neither device offers a removable battery, but both provide the option for battery management and charging flexibility.

Both the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless or USB-C headphones. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio, but does not support aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra supports not only LDAC but also aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, offering a broader range of high-quality audio codecs for wireless listening.

Neither device has a built-in radio, so users will need to rely on streaming services for audio content.

Overall, while both phones offer stereo speakers and LDAC support, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra provides additional support for more audio codecs, including aptX and aptX HD, which may offer better wireless audio quality for compatible devices.

Both the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra support 5G connectivity, ensuring fast mobile data speeds. Both phones also feature Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 7 support, though the Samsung additionally supports Wi-Fi 6E, offering enhanced Wi-Fi performance in crowded networks. Both devices support dual SIM cards, but the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra uses two physical SIMs, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also offers dual eSIM support in addition to physical SIMs.

In terms of Bluetooth, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has Bluetooth version 5.2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with the slightly newer Bluetooth version 5.4. Both phones have NFC, USB Type-C, and USB 3.1 (Huawei) or USB 3.2 (Samsung), allowing for fast data transfer and charging. Both devices include a fingerprint scanner for added security, GPS, a compass, and support for Galileo. The Huawei also includes an infrared sensor, while the Samsung does not.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has support for ANT+, which the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra lacks. Additionally, the Samsung includes a stylus, a feature not present on the Huawei. Both phones have similar sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, and barometer. Neither device includes a built-in projector or optical tracking, and neither has an iris scanner or 3D facial recognition. Notably, the Huawei supports emergency SOS via satellite, whereas the Samsung does not.

Both the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are equipped with a video light, providing users with additional lighting for photos and videos in low-light conditions. Neither phone features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, meaning they both rely on standard display technology without the specialized benefits that these features would offer.

In summary, the two devices are quite similar in this category, with no notable differences in their display characteristics or additional features like sapphire glass, curves, or e-paper technology.