Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 236g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 431.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (69/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.