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.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X40i

Performance 40
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 80
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

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).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

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
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Honor X40i

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor X40i

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40i and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40i MediaTek Dimensity 700
39/100
515647 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +81.8%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor X40i by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X40i

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

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.