Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,280,245).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3280245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 and the Honor GT Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor GT Pro by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $814. Honor GT Pro was $814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor GT Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor GT Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.