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.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 63
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 69
Value for money 8
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2790x1188
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pocket Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +64.6%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pocket
$1410
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $411. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.