Honor Play 40 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 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 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 214g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
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 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 40 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus 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.