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; estimated prices are $1599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-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).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 236g vs 253g
- Cheaper: $1599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (69/100 vs 25/100). 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 Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 50W | 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 | |
| Price | $1599 | $1799 |
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
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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.
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 Fold5 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (69/100 vs 25/100).
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 Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.