Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 70 by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.