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; estimated prices are $280 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 49/100 (a 26-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 (3,515,964 vs 2,407,614).
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Cheaper: $280 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6403
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 228g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (91/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 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 | 0 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 | 228 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $280 | $1299 |
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
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 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1019. Honor Power 2 is cheaper by $1019.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (84/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (86/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (32/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (91/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 26 points (75/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.