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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra higher: 84 against 79 for the Honor Magic 8 Pro.
Reviewers agree · 9 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a bright, long-lasting flagship with long software support and strong telephoto zoom. Trade-offs include cluttered software, a bulky camera module, and low-light or processing issues, with the price and regional availability also limiting.
Some disagreement · 16 reviews
Suits buyers who want the best Android software, performance and a useful privacy screen, and who can accept a large, heavy phone. Trade-offs include the lack of Qi2 magnets, an aluminium frame, and few upgrades over the S25 Ultra. Several reviewers note the price is…
| Measure | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 79 | 84 |
| value | 85 | 90 |
Category scores are averages of the category marks publishers print, out of 100. The higher figure in each row is in bold.
7 publications have scored both phones. 5 scored the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra higher, 1 the Honor Magic 8 Pro.
| Spec | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2026 | March 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,500 | $1,300 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,100 | £1,279 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,299 | €1,469 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 6,270 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 60 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 213 g | 214 g |
| Water resistance | — | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.