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 — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 115); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3012
- Lighter: 162g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 71.0% 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 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 73/100).
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 17 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.