Honor 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $140 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Honor 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $999
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (52/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (52/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $999 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 8A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $859. Honor 8A was $859 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (100/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (52/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.