Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 767711
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 234g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 147.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.