Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB is cheaper by SAR 712 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 712
  • More memory for multitasking (120 GB vs 12 GB)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 512 GB256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    12 GB✓ 120 GB
  • Screen size

    6.71 in6.9 in

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 4,400
Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,688
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,400SAR 3,688
Storage✓ 512 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB✓ 120 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery capacity7,100 mAh—
Wired charging100 W—
Main camera50 MP✓ 200 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 200 MP vs 50 MP on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 120 GB vs 12 GB on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.