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 (3,515,964 vs 2,341,391).
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 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)
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).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3515964 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
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 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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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).
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.