Huawei P50 Pocket vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1410 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1410
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (61/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.