HONOR X9b vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

HONOR X9b

$349

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera90/100

Battery92/100

· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR X9b:

✓29g lighter chassis (185g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$950 lower launch MSRP ($349 vs $1299)
✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+800 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HONOR X9b	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.78"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2388x1080 (385 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP, f/1.75	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
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 Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	185 g	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP53	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	35W wired fast charging	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$349	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

HONOR X9b edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, HONOR X9b ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR X9b:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 35W · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR X9b vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: HONOR X9b or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

HONOR X9b leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more).