Honor 300 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Compare Honor 300 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Exynos 2500, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5300mAh vs 4900mAh battery…
Honor
Honor 300 Ultra
$599
11categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 FE
$699
7categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor 300 Ultra takes the overall win
The Honor 300 Ultra claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor 300 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 FE is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Honor 300 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 FE if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor 300 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,300 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Galaxy S26 FE provides greater sustained gaming output with its Exynos 2500 and 8GB RAM.
Honor 300 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.8x dedicated optical zoom.
Honor 300 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 300 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 1900 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2500 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,140,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6950 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.8xWinner | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAhWinner | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 193 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Sculpted flowing glass back, aviation aluminum frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $699 |
Honor 300 Ultra
The Honor 300 Ultra stands as the apex member of the number series, upgrading the camera system with a 50MP 3.8x optical periscope telephoto lens with OIS, two-way Beidou satellite messaging, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 80W wireless charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
At $699, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers a spacious 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 3nm Exynos 2500 chipset, and an impressive seven years of software updates. It perfectly suits budget-conscious buyers who want flagship-tier build quality, capable triple cameras, and long-term reliability without paying top-tier prices.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Exynos 2500
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,900mAh
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