Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $1599 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-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 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Honor Magic V6 scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100; 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 A23 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2408x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 882.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1380. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $1380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.