Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,811,490); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1811490
- Lighter: 162g vs 222g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 (91/100 vs 78/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.