Honor X7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X7 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X7 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 61 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X7
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X7 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Honor X7 was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X7 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X7 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.