Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,622,749); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3894
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1250
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (89/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (89/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (89/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.