Honor X9e Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 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 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor X9e Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.