Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,324,913); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.