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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 977,304); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3148
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (89/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Honor X9d was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (77/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (69/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (89/100 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 14 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.