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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 424,216); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 61); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 198g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (89/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 61 | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor X7 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (77/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (89/100 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 43 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.