Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5775
- Lighter: 162g vs 248g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (89/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 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 | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (89/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 75/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.