Samsung Galaxy A26vsHuawei Nova 13
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Huawei Nova 13 wins
Verdict
Huawei Nova 13 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Huawei Nova 13 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 349 — USD 100 more than the Samsung Galaxy A26. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,200 nits).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (60 MP).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 349 USD.
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want sharper selfies — 60 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 114 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Huawei Nova 13
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The cheap alternative
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?
Samsung Galaxy A26
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Huawei Nova 13
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Huawei Nova 13
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 100 W charging
- Slim build
- No Google services
- Mid-range chipset
- App availability