Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $1599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-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 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor Magic V6 scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 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 A56 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3832 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 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 | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $499 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 240.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (69/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.