Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (51/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (61/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.