Honor 400 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 Lite has the bigger battery (5230 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 668,462); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Honor 400 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5230 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2321
- Faster charging: 60W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 400 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 400 Lite by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 400 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 400 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.