Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (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 Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | 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 | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 Y70 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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 Y70 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.