Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB is cheaper by SAR 95 (prices checked 3 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 95
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (7,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 12 GB)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 5 x vs 3.7 x

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

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

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    12 GB✓ 16 GB
  • Screen size

    6.71 in6.9 in
  • Display type

    LTPO OLEDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

24 of 24 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 4,400
Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB specs
SamsungSAR 4,495
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,400SAR 4,495
Memory (RAM)12 GB✓ 16 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery capacity✓ 7,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging—60 W
Main camera50 MP✓ 200 MP
Years of OS updates—7 years
Storage512 GB512 GB
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 S26 Ultra 512GB?

Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: 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 S26 Ultra 512GB?

No difference here: storage is 512 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: 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 battery capacity between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: 7,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.