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; launch prices were $1599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-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 1,135,878); the Honor Magic V6 is noticeably lighter (236g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 10W
- Lighter: 236g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic V6 scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 66W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
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 266.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic V6 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.