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 — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-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 821,840); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 821840
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100; 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 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 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 821840 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 407.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1269. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $1269 cheaper at launch.
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 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 31 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use.