Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4750); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 288g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (72/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9200 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic V by 59.0% 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 S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (72/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Honor Magic V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.