Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $1599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic V6 is noticeably lighter (236g vs 271g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Lighter: 236g vs 271g
- Cheaper: $1599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic V6 scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 271 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $1799 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 272.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Honor Magic V6 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (64/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (69/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 52 points (74/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.