Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 912,649).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better camera (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3067
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor 90 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 90 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (59/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Honor 90 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.