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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 74/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 212g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor GT Pro scores 9 points higher (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. Honor GT Pro was $314 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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (70/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor GT Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 74/100.
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.