Honor 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, 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 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,080,933); the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1080933
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3309
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 70 Pro by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro 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 70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.