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; launch prices were $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 (3,463,142 vs 2,107,301); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 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 at launch: $1299 vs $1520
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3463142 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $221. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $221 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.