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; estimated prices are $280 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 49/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,407,614); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 228g).
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $280 vs $799
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6403
- Lighter: 162g vs 228g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 5 points higher (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 228 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $280 | $799 |
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Power 2 by 15.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $519. Honor Power 2 is cheaper by $519.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (64/100 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 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (97/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (91/100 vs 55/100).
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 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.