Honor X9d vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $969. Honor X9d was $969 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.