Honor Play 40 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 196g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.