Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy F56
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy F56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $1599 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-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 1,021,736); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy F56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy F56
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F56 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $369 vs $1599
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy F56, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy F56 — 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 F56 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy F56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy F56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3437 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $369 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy F56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy F56 by 307.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1230. Samsung Galaxy F56 was $1230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy F56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy F56 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy F56?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy F56 is a better fit for active users.