Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1599 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $1599
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $229 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1370. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $1370.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.