Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,463,142); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1599
- Better camera (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.