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Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: HiSilicon Kirin 9010 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…

Huawei Huawei Pura 70 Ultra official product image

Huawei

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

$1,299

4categories won

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra official product image

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

13categories won

5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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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 Pura 70 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 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 Pura 70 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,200 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.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 Pura 70 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size
6.8"
6.9"
Resolution
1260 x 2844
1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density
457 ppi
498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2500 nits
2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node
7 nm
3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score
1,080,000
2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi
4410
8900Winner
Maximum RAM
16 GB
16 GB
Maximum storage
1TB
1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor
50 MP
200 MPWinner
Rear cameras
3
4Winner
Optical zoom
3.5x
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 Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity
5,200 mAhWinner
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
100 WWinner
60 W
Wireless charging
80 WWinner
25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Weight
226 g
214 gWinner
Thickness
8.4 mm
7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Build
Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationHuawei Pura 70 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system
HarmonyOS 4.2
Android 16
OS updates
4 years
7 yearsWinner
Security updates
5 years
7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

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

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.

Display
6.8"
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,200mAh
Full Huawei Pura 70 Ultra specifications →

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.

Display
6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Main camera
200MP
Battery
5,000mAh
Full Galaxy S26 Ultra specifications →

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