Honor 80 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 80 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 80 SE doesn't; the Honor 80 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Honor 80 SE
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 SE is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 80 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 80 SE and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 80 SE by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 80 SE
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (91/100 vs 50/100).
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 80 SE is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Honor 80 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 80 SE leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 80 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.