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 — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-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 1,223,886); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor Magic V6 scores 22 points higher (82/100 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 (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 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 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 66W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 240.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 22 points (82/100 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 82/100, 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.