Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $485 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4900); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor GT Pro scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $514. Honor GT Pro was $514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.