Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: HiSilicon Kirin 9020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…

Huawei

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Mate 70 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHuawei Mate 70 Pro

Huawei Mate 70 Pro wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueHuawei Mate 70 Pro

Huawei Mate 70 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1049 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.9"	6.9"
Resolution	1316 x 2832	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	453 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 9020	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	7 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,280,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	4980	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	4x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	40 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	5,500 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	60 W
Wireless charging	80 WWinner	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	221 g	214 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68 / IP69	IP68
Build	Basalt architecture, second-generation Kunlun Glass, brocade fiber back	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	HarmonyOS NEXT / 4.3	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Mate 70 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,049Winner	$1,299