Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 213g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 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
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 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
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.