Honor X9b 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Honor X9b 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 5800mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
4categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
7categories won
2 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 X9b 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 X9b 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 X9b 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 X9b 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2800 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 60 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9b 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 X9b 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Honor X9b 5G
Honor X9b made headlines globally with its revolutionary Ultra-Bounce 360° anti-drop display technology, massive 5800mAh battery lasting up to 3 days, 108MP camera, and 1.5K curved AMOLED screen.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
- 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