Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,155,792); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the stronger camera (163 vs 157).
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1200 vs $1299
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4500
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 226g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.