Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $1599 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1599
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor Magic V6 scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 1/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 760 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1219. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $1219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
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 A5 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.