Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 18/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.0mm).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 14 points higher (32/100 vs 18/100). 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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.