Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $1250 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1250
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100; 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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 111.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.