Huawei nova 10 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 200g).

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Huawei nova 10 SE by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 70
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 200g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (97/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 SE: The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 SE Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 749719
Geekbench Single 1008
Geekbench Multi 2758
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 25W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 184 g 200 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Huawei nova 10 SE by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Huawei nova 10 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.