Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5700 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 1,395,526); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the stronger camera (175 vs 157); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 234g).
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4446
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1350
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (51/100 vs 25/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | 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 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 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 80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (51/100 vs 25/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 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.