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 — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4188
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (89/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Magic4 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (89/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (89/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).
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.