Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A52s — 42/100; 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 A52s (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $449 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 433.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1150. Samsung Galaxy A52s was $1150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (69/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for everyday use.