Honor 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,080,933); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1080933
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3309
- Lighter: 162g vs 192g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (89/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor 70 Pro by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (50/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (89/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.