Honor X80 Pro Max
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Honor X80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this comparison, besting the Honor X80 Pro Max in memory, storage, and camera specifications. It offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage against Honor's 12GB and 512GB, and features a versatile quad-camera system with 200MP main, dual telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, while Honor only has a single 50MP main camera. However, the Honor X80 Pro Max dominates in battery life with a massive 11000 mAh cell compared to Samsung's 5000 mAh.
Winner for most people: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Honor X80 Pro Max — 1 wins
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 3 wins
- 0 ties
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| Spec | Honor X80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 inches AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 1280 x 2788 pixels, ~452 ppi | 6.9" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density), Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) (Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Main Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (wide), PDAF, OIS; Selfie camera: Yes | Main: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video. Selfie: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 11000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Operating System | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 7 major upgrades |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA; GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS; NFC; USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE; GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS; NFC; USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| Dimensions | Not specified | 7.9mm thickness |
| Weight | Not specified | 214g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT; Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity (ultrasound); IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m) Drop resistant up to 2.5m | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), titanium frame (grade 5); No radio |
| Price | — | — |
Which should you buy?
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you demand top-tier performance, storage, and photography capabilities. Choose the Honor X80 Pro Max if your primary need is exceptional battery endurance, lasting much longer on a single charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honor X80 Pro Max worth it over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Only if battery life is your top priority, as the Honor has over double the battery capacity (11000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). Otherwise, the Samsung offers superior memory, storage, and camera systems.
Which has the better camera?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a much better camera setup with a 200MP main sensor, multiple telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical zoom), and an ultrawide lens, compared to the Honor's single 50MP main camera.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Honor X80 Pro Max has significantly longer battery life due to its 11000 mAh battery, more than double the Samsung's 5000 mAh.
Which is better value for money?
Pricing is not announced, but based on specs, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra likely offers better value for those needing high performance and camera versatility, while the Honor is a niche choice for extreme battery life.
Which device has more RAM and storage options?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers more RAM (up to 16GB vs 12GB) and more storage (up to 1TB vs 512GB).
Can the Honor X80 Pro Max's battery charge quickly?
No charging speed specifications were provided for either device, so we cannot compare charging speeds.