Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $1599 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 603,772); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; 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 A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 590.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1433. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $1433 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.