Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy M23
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G. 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 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 566,483); the Samsung Galaxy M23 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy M23
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M23 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 33/100). 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 M23 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy M23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1882 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 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 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy M23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 635.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.