Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-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 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic V6 scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100; 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 A36 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 410.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1269. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $1269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.