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 — 83/100 vs 18/100 (a 65-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).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1599
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor Magic V6 scores 65 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (70/100 vs 0/100). 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 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (70/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 760 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $1219. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $1219 cheaper at launch.
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 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (70/100 vs 0/100).
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 65 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.