Honor Play10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 622,608).
Honor Play10
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor Play10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Play10 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Play10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1299 |
Honor Play10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play10
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Play10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Play10 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Honor Play10 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (88/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play10 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10 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 Play10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.