Huawei Pura 70vsSamsung Galaxy S25
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Huawei Pura 70 wins
Verdict
Huawei Pura 70 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Huawei Pura 70 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. At USD 749, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,050,000 pts).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Display — led by screen size (6.6 in).
- Too close to call between Huawei Pura 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25.
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Battery — led by charging speed (66 W).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Price — led by price (749 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a bigger screen — 6.6 in vs 6.2 in.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 416 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 138 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want longer battery life — 4,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want faster charging — 66 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a lower price — 749 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,050,000 pts vs 900,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 2,500 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 92 pts.
At a glance
- Huawei Pura 70
- Samsung Galaxy S25
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Huawei Pura 70
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 749, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if camera matters most. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Huawei Pura 70
- 5x periscope zoom
- 66 W charging
- Great cameras
- No Google services
- App availability
- Kirin chipset
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Compact size, flagship chip
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 4,000 mAh battery is modest
- 25 W wired charging
- 128 GB base storage