Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $1599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 918,508); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1599
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 24/100; 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 Note 20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 918508 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3060 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 353.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.