Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 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 | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 70 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.