Honor X8b vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Honor X8b vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 4500mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
4categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
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 X8b, 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 X8b 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 X8b 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 X8b vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 60 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | 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 X8b | 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- 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