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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1410
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (89/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $611. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $611 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (89/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
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.