Honor X8d vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $220 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Honor X8d
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (95/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $220 | $1299 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- 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 X8d and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X8d by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1079. Honor X8d is cheaper by $1079.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (86/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (95/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.