Huawei P50 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P50 has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Longer battery life (34/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 181g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei P50 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei P50 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.