Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsGalaxy S26 Ultra9686
- Camerafrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max8993
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max65100
- Displayfrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max8994
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery6,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 60W
- Galaxy S26 Ultra has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter214 g vs 234 g
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Galaxy S26 Ultra has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Kirin 9050 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 95.0/100
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 60W). The Galaxy S26 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP · Optical telephoto zoom (2 telephoto lenses)
Larger battery: 6,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 60W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 60W). The Galaxy S26 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Galaxy S26 Ultra 88.2/100, Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max 95.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 Ultra and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 6800 mAh battery.
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