Honor Magic4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.8mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 54
Battery 49
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 40/100)
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 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (72/100 vs 51/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 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 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 1224x2664 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
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 IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +59.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

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

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

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

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (72/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

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

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 40/100).

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

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

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

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