Honor Magic 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
9categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
7categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 wins on endurance with 5,650 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor Magic 7 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $1299.
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 Magic 7 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 2400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $749Winner | $1,299 |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh