Honor 600e vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $550 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 32/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600e is noticeably lighter (180g vs 200g).
Honor 600e
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 200g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Cheaper: $182 vs $550
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Honor 600e scores 5 points higher (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (97/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $550 | $182 |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $368. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $368.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (54/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (97/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 600e edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.