Honor Win vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Win (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; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 3,463,142); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, 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 Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Win are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Win (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Win (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Win was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Win are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Win (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (95/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Win (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Win by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Win 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.