Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 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 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP 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 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
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 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (96/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) 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, budget-conscious buyers.