Huawei P50 Pocket vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1410 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1410
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 8/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $999 |
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $411. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $411 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (54/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.