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; estimated prices are $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 9/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 176,718); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't.
Honor 7C
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Cheaper: $170 vs $799
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 164g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 95/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 45 points higher (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 7C (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor 7C are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $170 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 7C and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor 7C by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Honor 7C is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 7C (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor 7C are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 45 points (54/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor 7C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.