Honor 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 214g).
Honor 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 162g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1299
- Better portability (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 Lite — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor 10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $1299 |
Honor 10 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 10 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10 Lite
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 10 Lite by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1079. Honor 10 Lite was $1079 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (86/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.