Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1259 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 7.9mm).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $1259 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (23/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 217g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (23/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 10686 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $1299 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $40. Honor Magic V5 is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (84/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (23/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.