Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3851
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 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 | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 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
- 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
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.