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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P50 Pro has the bigger battery (4360 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,141,829); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 143); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4360 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (54/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei P50 Pro by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 7 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 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.