Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $1599 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-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 502,844); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A71
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A71 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $1599
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Honor Magic V6 scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 12/100; 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 A71 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 728.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1129. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $1129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (69/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.