Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Pura X View vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Comparison between Huawei Pura X View and Samsung Galaxy S26: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.5 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Pura X View, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 1,248,000
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 201 g
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- against 2,232 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 935F | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,248,000 | 3,064,672 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Taishan Big, Mid and Little cores. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 7,230 |
Design
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Grey, White, Black, Coral | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 7.2 mm |
| Body Width | 87 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 144.1 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92.1 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IPX8 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | A |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,232 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 406 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, OLED, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Foldable Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 7 | — |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 14,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pura X View | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VOL-AL00 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
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