Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 189.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.