Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $1599 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 257,901); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1599
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Honor Magic V6 scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; 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 A30 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 975 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1515.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1379. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $1379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.