Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,341,391); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (72/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (73/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.