Honor 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 24/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Honor 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better portability (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 46 points higher (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 Lite — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Honor 10 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 10 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10 Lite
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 10 Lite by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Honor 10 Lite was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (40/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (54/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 46 points (70/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.