Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4900); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 236g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7874 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.