Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic 7 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 $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,018,146); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 148).
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3018146
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3057
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9302
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic 7 Pro — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (51/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3018146 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic 7 Pro by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic 7 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic 7 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.