Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1250 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $1250 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 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
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). 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 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | 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 | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $1250 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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.