Honor X40i vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1736
- Lighter: 162g vs 175g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor X40i are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor X40i by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X40i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor X40i are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.