Honor X9d vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $330 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 977,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $999
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3148
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X9d by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $669. Honor X9d was $669 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.