Honor Magic4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 126); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic4 Pro

Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 62
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Faster wireless charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 214g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3463142
Geekbench Single 1662 3601
Geekbench Multi 4188 10686
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1312x2848 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 60W
Wireless charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 126 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 209 g 214 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 100W
66
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.6%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic4 Pro

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.