Honor X7b 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Honor X7b 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 6000mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor X7b 5G
$699
3categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 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 X7b 5G, 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 Honor X7b 5G 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.
Honor X7b 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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 X7b 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 415,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1940 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 12 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 60 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Honor X7b 5G
Honor X7b 5G packs a gigantic 6000mAh battery, 108MP ultra-clear camera, dual stereo speakers with 200% volume boost, and 256GB storage into an affordable 5G handset.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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