Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,617,928); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3851
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by just 4 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 S26+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.