{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9e-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T13:22:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9e Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26",
    "answer": "The Honor X9e Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "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",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-11_42_25-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T06:48:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 56.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 41.4,
                "overall": 76.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)",
                    "CPU": "Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 960",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "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": 68
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "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": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": 56.4
                },
                "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": 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": 87.5
                },
                "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": 41.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 205,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 6,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9e Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Honor X9e Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 at PKR 329,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 205,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 a 4300 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}