Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4446
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 70 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (86/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.