Huawei Mate X7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1730 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X7 leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1730
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher value score: 52/100 vs 46/100
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Huawei Mate X7 scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $999 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $731. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $731 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (72/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate X7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.