Huawei Pura X View vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1050 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,273,046); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3894
- Lighter: 162g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1050
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (89/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Pura X View by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (89/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X View — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.