Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1610; launch prices were $1599 and $325. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A18 4G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $325 vs $1599
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 36 points higher (82/100 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 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G — 28/100; 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 "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $325 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 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 A18 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1274. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G was $1274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.