Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $1599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,000,659); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2000659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6826 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| 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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 108.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.