Honor X7b vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 424,216); the Honor X7b is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor X7b better?
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better portability (57/100 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 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7b | 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
- Main: 108MP 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 X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 X7b and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X7b by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7b
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (88/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7b by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7b or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7b or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7b 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.