Infinix Hot 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 40 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 554,590); the Infinix Hot 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Infinix Hot 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 40 Pro by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 Pro by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 Pro 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.