Honor X8d vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Honor X8d
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $220 vs $799
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1396
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $220 | $799 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8d and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor X8d by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $579. Honor X8d is cheaper by $579.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (42/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (97/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Honor X8d — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.