Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,818,396); the Honor Magic V6 is noticeably lighter (236g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Lighter: 236g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 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 Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 129.1% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (78/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.