Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) 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 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (37/100 vs 23/100). 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 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownperformance
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 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.