Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $1599 and $459. 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 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- 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 16/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 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 16/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 0/100; 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 A7 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A7 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 | 5.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1920x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $459 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Main: 16MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 5.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $1140. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $1140 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 65 points (83/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 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 A7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.