Huawei Y5p vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Huawei Y5p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 17/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y5p doesn't; the Huawei Y5p is noticeably lighter (144g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5p
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Huawei Y5p better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 190g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y5p vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 53 points higher (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).

Huawei Y5p: The Huawei Y5p is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y5p Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 156818 3161830
Geekbench Single 233 2900
Geekbench Multi 723 9200
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1440 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 144 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5p
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y5p
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5p
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y5p and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y5p MediaTek Helio P22
17/100
156818 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +95.0%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Y5p by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y5p
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (91/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (54/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y5p and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Huawei Y5p has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y5p over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Huawei Y5p is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.