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Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
8.9 / 10
Score
From 75 critic reviews
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
9.0 / 10
Score
From 107 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Mate 20 Pro

The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best. It provides an attractive package in terms of design, features, performance and camera capabilities.

+
Good
+ Beautiful design
+ Bright, vibrant display
+ Smooth performance
+ Great battery life
+ Good camera
+ Fast charging
−
Not
− Auto mode on camera leads to hit-or-miss pictures
− Heavy at 189 grams

Galaxy S23 Ultra

A powerhouse phone featuring a versatile triple-camera system and enduring battery life.

+
Good
+ Impressive 200MP camera
+ Long-lasting battery
+ Built-in S Pen
+ Fast performance
+ Durable design
−
Not
− High price point
− Bulky design
− Charging not included
− Slight shutter lag
− Color saturation issues
Spec data

How they compare

Mate 20 Pro
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
$1,649
OS
Android
OS
Android
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
45W
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
10W
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
234g (8.3 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Mate 20 Pro
Galaxy S23 Ultra
DxOMark v5
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DxOMark v5
140
photo 139 · video 137
AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
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iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
6.2" × 2.8"
Galaxy S23 Ultra
6.4" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
0.3"
Galaxy S23 Ultra
0.4"
Height
6.2" (157.8 mm)
Height
6.4" (163.4 mm)
Width
2.8" (72.3 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Depth
0.4" (8.9 mm)
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
234g (8.3 oz)
Screen
6.39"
Screen
6.8"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Mate 20 Pro vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: FAQ

Which is better, the Mate 20 Pro or Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Galaxy S23 Ultra earns a Cellphones.ca Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the Mate 20 Pro. That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Should I buy the Mate 20 Pro or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Our critics' take on the Mate 20 Pro: "The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best." On the Galaxy S23 Ultra: "A powerhouse phone featuring a versatile triple-camera system and enduring battery life." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated November 2026. Suggest a correction →