Huawei Mate 50E vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50E by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (88/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.