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 — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6c has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 358,608); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6c
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X6c better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1416
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6c vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 37 points higher (75/100 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 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6c leads (51/100 vs 31/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X6c (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6c notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (89/100 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 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6c
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 notably outperforms the Honor X6c (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6c notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (89/100 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 37 points (75/100 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 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6c or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 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.