Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 19/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 162g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 162g
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 55 points higher (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Play 3e by 93.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (31/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 55 points (74/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.