Honor X6b vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Honor X6b vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP camera…
Honor
X6b
$129
3categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.
Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 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.
X6b vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 12 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 60 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $1,299 |
Honor X6b
Honor X6b packs Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance, 5200mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 90Hz sunlight display with Magic Capsule, and 50MP AI photography into a stylish entry package.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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