Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 55% to 45% across the categories compared — particularly main camera resolution (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Honor Magic8 Pro scored 45%, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scored 55%.
Honor Magic8 Pro is priced around $939, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra around $1299.
How Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rank
Honor Magic8 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ranks in the top 14% of 37 chipsets we track.
LTPO OLED display ranks in the top 50% of 16 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 60% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 15% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@24/30/60/120fps main camera video ranks in the top 19% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ranks in the top 14% of 37 chipsets we track.
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display ranks in the top 7% of 16 display types we track.
Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 15% of 7 front-video specs we track.
8K@24/30fps main camera video ranks in the top 63% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Display
| Spec |
 Honor Magic8 Pro
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.71 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1800 nits | 2600 nits |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1256 x 2808 | 1440 x 3120 |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Camera
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Main camera resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultrawide camera resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Periscope camera resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Periscope zoom | 3.7 x | 5 x |
| Main aperture | 1.6 f | 1.4 f |
| Front aperture | 2 f | 2.2 f |
| Ultrawide aperture | 2 f | 1.9 f |
| Optical image stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Main video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps | 8K@24/30fps |
| Front video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battery
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W | 25 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Performance
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 512GB, 16GB | 256GB, 512GB, 16GB |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| 5G (sub-6) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G (mmWave) | No | No |
| 5G capable | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM/eSIM | Nano-SIM/eSIM |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Build & Design
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Build material | Aluminum | Glass/Aluminum |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Available colors | Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: OS & Software
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | MagicOS 10 | One UI 8.5 |
| OS version | 16 | 16 |
| Update policy | 7 Updates | 7 Updates |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Audio
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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|---|---|---|
| Desktop mode | No | No |
| Stylus support | No | No |
| Satellite connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
Where each phone wins
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Battery capacity: 7100 mAh (vs 5000 mAh)
- Wired charging: 100 W (vs 60 W)
- Wireless charging: 80 W (vs 25 W)
- Periscope camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 50 MP)
- Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Front aperture: 2 f (vs 2.2 f)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 50 MP)
- Periscope zoom: 5 x (vs 3.7 x)
- Main aperture: 1.4 f (vs 1.6 f)
- Ultrawide aperture: 1.9 f (vs 2 f)
- Display size: 6.9 in (vs 6.71 in)
- Brightness: 2600 nits (vs 1800 nits)
- Weight: 214 g (vs 219 g)
- Thickness: 7.9 mm (vs 8.3 mm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better battery capacity, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has the better battery capacity at 7100 mAh, versus 5000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Which has the better main camera resolution, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better main camera resolution at 200 MP, versus 50 MP on the Honor Magic8 Pro.
Which has the better display size, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better display size at 6.9 in, versus 6.71 in on the Honor Magic8 Pro.
Which has the better weight, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the better weight at 214 g, versus 219 g on the Honor Magic8 Pro.