Huawei Pura X View vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 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 1,273,046); the Huawei Pura X View is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 36/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- 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 View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
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 View and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X View by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura X View was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X View 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.