Huawei P50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4360); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,141,829); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Huawei P50 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4360 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei P50 Pro by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.