Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $1599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-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 740,251); the Samsung Galaxy A54 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 740251
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 202g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A54, the Honor Magic V6 scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A54 — 40/100; 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 A54 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A54 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 740251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2758 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 107 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.2×76.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $450 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A54, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A54 by 462.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1149. Samsung Galaxy A54 was $1149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A54 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (69/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A54 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A54?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a better fit for everyday use.