Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $260 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 421,228).
Honor X8
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $999
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 26/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $999 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X8 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $739. Honor X8 was $739 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (54/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.