Honor 7C vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 18/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 176,718); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 190g).
Honor 7C
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 164g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 52 points higher (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 7C and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 7C by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Honor 7C was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 52 points (70/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.