Honor Power 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $280 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,407,614); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $999
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6405
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Power 2 by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $719. Honor Power 2 was $719 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (76/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.