Honor X7e vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 358,383).
Honor X7e
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor X7e and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X7e by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1099. Honor X7e was $1099 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (88/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.