Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better camera (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (46/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.