Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V has the bigger battery (4750 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Bigger battery: 4750 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 288g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Honor Magic V by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Honor Magic V by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.