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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 122); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3067
- Lighter: 162g vs 183g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (89/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 90 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (89/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (89/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.