Honor Play6T vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play6T (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 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't; the Honor Play6T is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Honor Play6T
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Play6T | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play6T
- 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
Honor Play6T
- 5000 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
We compared Honor Play6T and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Play6T by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play6T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T 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 Play6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play6T 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.