Honor Power 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 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 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6405
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 216g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Power 2 by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1019. Honor Power 2 was $1019 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.