Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic7 scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (89/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (89/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.