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; launch prices were $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-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 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W 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 (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1599
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic V6 scores 16 points higher (82/100 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 (78/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (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 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 151.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 (78/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, 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.