Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 242g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 70/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Performance 69
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 66
Portability 20
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 242g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (72/100 vs 20/100).

Honor Magic4 Ultimate: The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1290942 3161830
Geekbench Single 1675 2900
Geekbench Multi 4453 9200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1312x2848 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 64 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 242 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor Magic4 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +59.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (91/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (72/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26+.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.