Huawei Pura 80 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,200,000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | 211 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 80 by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Pura 80 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.