Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 840,330); 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).
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 183g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2885
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 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 | |
| Price | $400 | $1299 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $899. Honor 90 is cheaper by $899.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 (84/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.