Honor 9S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 214g).
Honor 9S
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 144g vs 214g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor 9S and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9S
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (88/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.