Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 2,827,538); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic7 Pro has the stronger camera (148 vs 146); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (89/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (89/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.