Compare Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
In this technical comparison between the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2420 x 1080 px (Cover) for the Magic V6 versus 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) for the Galaxy Z Fold Special.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $1,499 and ~$2,000 - $2,400.
| Specifications |
Honor Magic V6 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2026 | October 2024 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Global); Optional Dual eSIM support (max 2 active) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.75 mm | Unfolded: 156.7 x 145.6 x 4.0 mm | Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm / Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | ~219g | 236 g |
| Build materials | Aerospace-grade hinge, specialized UTG (Ultra Thin Glass), custom scratch-resistant cover panel | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back) |
| Water/Dust rating | IP68 and IP69 (High-pressure water jet resistance) | IP48 |
| Miscellaneous | Ultra-slim profile; folds/unfolds underwater support | 1.5mm thinner than the standard Z Fold6 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 4320Hz PWM dimming | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.95-inch (Main) | 6.52-inch (Cover) | 8.0 inches (Main) |
| Resolution | 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2420 x 1080 px (Cover) | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR10+ / Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Honor NanoCrystal Shield 3.0 / UTG | Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) |
| Display (Cover) | 5000 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 px, 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | Always-on display; stylus support on both screens | 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Platform | ||
| OS | MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 (Promise of 7 major upgrades) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (Upgradable to Android 16 / One UI 8.0) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Advanced AI multitasking, "Robot Phone" interaction features, Satellite Connectivity (specific variants) | Full Galaxy AI suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1) | 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR6 | 16GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.56", OIS, Laser AF | 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 122˚, AF (Macro support) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ |
| Telephoto / periscope | 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm, OIS, 3x optical zoom (up to 100x digital) | 10 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| OIS | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) | Yes |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 4 MP, f/1.8 (Under-display) |
| Cover selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera features | HDR, Portrait mode | HDR |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes (Symmetrical dual speakers) | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | DTS:X Ultra, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted (capacitive) | Yes |
| Stylus support | Yes (Honor Magic-Pencil 3) | No (The SE does not support the S Pen) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| Special Features | Real-time AI translation, Satellite messaging (Pro/Special editions) | Samsung DeX |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 6,660mAh (Global) / 7,150mAh (China variant) Silicon-Carbon | 4400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W Honor SuperCharge | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 66W Wireless SuperCharge | 15W |
| Reverse charging | 5W Reverse wired | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes | 4.5W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Gold, Red, White, Gray | Black Shadow |
| Inside the box | 80W Adapter, USB-C Cable, Protective Case, Pre-applied screen protectors | - |
| Price | Approx. $1,499 | ~$2,000 - $2,400 |
| Full Details | Magic V6 - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z Fold Special - Full Specifications |