Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,746,199); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1746199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 38/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1746199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 138.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (78/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for active users.