Huawei Mate X7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1730
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate X7 — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $1299 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Launch price difference: $431. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $431 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (96/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.