Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 3,939,244); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 3939244
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 238g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- 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 WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (86/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor WIN RT2 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.