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 66/100 (a 18-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 (3,463,142 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). 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 — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 18 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 66/100, 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 64/100).
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.