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; estimated prices are $1599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-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 3,515,964); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $1299 vs $1599
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (20/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (20/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 50W | 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 | |
| Price | $1599 | $1299 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (32/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (20/100 vs 0/100).
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 1 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 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.