Honor 200 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Honor 200 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $700 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 74/100. Key differences: the Honor 200 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,698,060); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 137); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 74/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 200 Pro

Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 80
Portability 57
Value for money 62

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Honor 200 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1698060
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5179
  • Lighter: 162g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

The Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 received the same MobileRank rating — 74/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro leads (80/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor 200 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (89/100 vs 57/100).

Honor 200 Pro: The Honor 200 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 200 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1698060 2827538
Geekbench Single 1923 2880
Geekbench Multi 5179 9100
Display 6.8" OLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1224x2700 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 66W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 137 146
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 50 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
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 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 199 g 162 g
Launch price $700 $799

Camera comparison

Honor 200 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
70
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Honor 200 Pro

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor 200 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 66W
80
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 200 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
74/100
1698060 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +39.9%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor 200 Pro by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 200 Pro

$700

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Launch price difference: $99. Honor 200 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 200 Pro (89/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

Both devices scored 74/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 75/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Honor 200 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor 200 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Honor 200 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.