Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 214g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Play 3e by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (88/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.