Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, 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 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1902468
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 51.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.