Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $1599 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 21/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 181g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, the Honor Magic V6 scores 62 points higher (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy J7 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 J7 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 492 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $320 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 2066.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1279. Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 was $1279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (69/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 62 points (83/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.