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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 56 points (74/100 vs 18/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Y5p

Performance 10
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

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).

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 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
10
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Y5p

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Y5p

  • 3020 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei Y5p MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
177554 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +93.7%
2827538 AnTuTu

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

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

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.