Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $1599 and $370. 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A33
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $1599
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Honor Magic V6 scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 24/100; 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 A33 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2082 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 577.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1229. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $1229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.