Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A11
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A11 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450; launch prices were $1599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 176,718); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A11 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A11 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A11
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A11 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A11, the Honor Magic V6 scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A11 — 6/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 176718 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 831 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.4×76.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A11
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A11 by 2257.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1419. Samsung Galaxy A11 was $1419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (98/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A11 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.