Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 115.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
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In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.