Honor 300 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $580 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 300 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 2,423,624); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Honor 300 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 2423624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). 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 300 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2423624 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 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 | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $1299 |
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 300 Ultra by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $719. Honor 300 Ultra was $719 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
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 300 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor 300 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.