Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $980 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 749,719).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $980
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $250 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 115.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $730. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $730 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (57/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.