Honor Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 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 1,000,207); the Honor Turbo is noticeably lighter (196g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Turbo
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 196g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Turbo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Turbo — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1000207 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8560 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 | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 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 Turbo and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Turbo by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1084. Honor Turbo was $1084 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Turbo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Turbo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Turbo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Turbo over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.