Huawei P50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,141,829); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 143); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 75
Battery 54
Portability 56
Value for money 44
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 214g
  • Cheaper: $1199 vs $1299

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1141829
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). 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 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (76/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1141829 3515964
Geekbench Single 1488 3601
Geekbench Multi 3373 10686
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2700x1228 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 60W
Wireless charging 50W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 143 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 195 g 214 g
Price $1199 $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
67/100
1141829 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +67.5%
3515964 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299

Price difference: $100. Huawei P50 Pro is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (76/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro 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 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro 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.