Huawei Mate 50E vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 50E has the bigger battery (4460 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Bigger battery: 4460 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2943
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 201g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50E leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (89/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 50E
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (77/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (89/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.