Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9174 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic V6 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (78/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.