Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 43/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 355,351); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Honor Magic V6 scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1107 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 1072.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (69/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.