Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-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 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.