Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $1299 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,059,715).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $1299
- Better display (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 226.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $979. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $979 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.