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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,200,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4323
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (89/100 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 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
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 Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (89/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
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 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
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.