Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $1599 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 45/100 (a 38-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 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Honor Magic V6 scores 38 points higher (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $147 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 654.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1452. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $1452 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 38 points (83/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.