Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $1599 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-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 849,080); the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 849080
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1599
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 50/100; 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 A27 5G (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 849080 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3346 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $299 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 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 A27 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 390.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1300. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G was $1300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a better fit for everyday use.