Honor 200 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 200 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 200 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,698,060); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 137); the Honor 200 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 200 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 200 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1698060
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 200 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor 200 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1698060 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 200 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 200 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 200 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 200 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 200 Pro by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 200 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 200 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 200 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 200 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 200 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.