Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 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 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 Magic5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 32.4% 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 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 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 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.