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; launch prices were $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 (3,463,142 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- 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)
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). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei P50 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.