Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $1599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Honor Magic V6 scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 601.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $759. Samsung Galaxy S9+ was $759 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (69/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (78/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.