Huawei Pura 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,200,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4323
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 Pura 80 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Pura 80 by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Huawei Pura 80 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.