Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 70/100 (a 14-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 147); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- 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
- Lighter: 214g vs 242g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (51/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | 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 | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
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Honor Magic4 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (51/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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.