Honor X6c vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X6c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6c has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 358,608); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6c
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor X6c better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6c vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor X6c are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X6c (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6c | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6c
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X6c
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6c
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6c and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X6c by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X6c
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor X6c are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X6c (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6c or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X6c by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6c and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X6c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6c or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6c or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6c over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.