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 (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26+
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: 3161126 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 242g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 68/100). 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 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (91/100 vs 68/100).
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+ (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 68/100).
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.