Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 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 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 157); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3023211
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.