{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9e-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T14:18:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9e Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro",
    "answer": "The Honor X9e Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 393,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9e Pro",
            "slug": "honor-x9e-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9e-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_26_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T05:34:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 98.2,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_35_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 393999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:38:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 58.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 31.4,
                "overall": 68.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q1 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7–6.9 in approx",
                    "Resolution": "1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2600 (primary region)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x9e-pro",
        "margin": 7.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 13,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 58
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 98.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 58.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 31.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 269,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 6,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9e Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9e Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro at PKR 393,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 269,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9e Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}