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 — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3481
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro leads (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 64.3% 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 (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9e Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (89/100 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 14 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.