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 — 74/100 vs 18/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y5p doesn't; the Huawei Y5p is noticeably lighter (144g vs 162g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5p
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei Y5p better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 162g
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y5p vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 56 points higher (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5p (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y5p | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5p
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y5p
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5p
- 3020 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y5p and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei Y5p by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y5p
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei Y5p (31/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 56 points (74/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y5p and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei Y5p has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5p or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y5p over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.