Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $1520 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1520
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, 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 X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2758 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $250 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1270. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $1270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (55/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.