Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1520 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 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 2,107,301); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $1299 vs $1520
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $1520 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 X Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $221. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is cheaper by $221.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (86/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.