Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V has the bigger battery (4750 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Bigger battery: 4750 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 288g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (97/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9490 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Magic V by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (97/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.