Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1599 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 43/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $140 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 693.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1459. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $1459 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 40 points (83/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.