Honor X7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 424,216); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 61); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 61 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X7
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X7 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Honor X7 was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.