Huawei Y6p vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 177,554); the Huawei Y6p is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1299
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 723
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Y6p — 16/100, 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 Y6p (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y6p | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
- 6.3" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Y6p and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Y6p by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1149. Huawei Y6p was $1149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (88/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y6p or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y6p over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.