Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 183g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1299
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3067
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
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 90 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Honor 90 was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (86/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.