Honor X9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1423
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 189g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor X9 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (77/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.