Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 214g vs 288g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic V by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (86/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.