Honor X9e Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3481
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro 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 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor X9e Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (76/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Honor X9e Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.