Honor 8A Prime vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 214g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 8A Prime and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 8A Prime by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 8A Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (88/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime 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.