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HONOR Magic4 Pro vs Galaxy S26+

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

HONOR Magic4 Pro

HONOR Magic4 Pro
84/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,099 USD
Samsung · 2026

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+
84/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,099 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy S26+ BETTER THAN HONOR Magic4 Pro?

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HONOR Magic4 Pro
Galaxy S26+Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHONOR Magic4Galaxy S26+LEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,600 mAh4,900 mAh+4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging100W45W100W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.81"6.7"6.81"
Chassis Weight209g190g190g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR Magic4 Pro:
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.81" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Galaxy S26+:
  • ✓19g lighter chassis (190g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 4,900 mAh battery capacity (+300 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHONOR Magic4 ProGalaxy S26+
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S26+ Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Screen Size6.81"6.7"
Resolution & Density2848x1312 (460 ppi)3120x1440 (513 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,000 nits peak2,600 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 HONOR Magic4 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S26+ Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX76650 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/2.4512 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S26+ Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.6 x 74.7 x 8.9 mm158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight209 g190 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 HONOR Magic4 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,600 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging100W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging50W wireless charging20W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1099$1099
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S26+ edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S26+ ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR Magic4 Pro:
Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 45W
When to buy Galaxy S26+:
Higher overall BeastScore: 84.3 vs top rival 83.6 · Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+300 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR Magic4 Pro vs Galaxy S26+

Which phone is better: HONOR Magic4 Pro or Galaxy S26+?

Galaxy S26+ leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.3/100 compared to HONOR Magic4 Pro (83.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.3 vs top rival 83.6 and Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+300 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between HONOR Magic4 Pro and Galaxy S26+?

HONOR Magic4 Pro is equipped with a 6.81-inch display and 4600 mAh battery, while Galaxy S26+ features a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between HONOR Magic4 Pro and Galaxy S26+?

In lab hardware evaluations, HONOR Magic4 Pro scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S26+ scores 91/100.

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