Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor X80i
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Honor X80i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.