Honor X6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $140 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 163,723); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X6
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $999
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 521
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 leads (66/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor X6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $999 |
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X6 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X6 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $859. Honor X6 was $859 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.