Huawei nova 10z vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Huawei nova 10z
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 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 | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 10z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (51/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10z 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 10z over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.