Compare Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
In this technical comparison between the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, 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 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) for the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $1,499 and ~$2,899.
| Specifications |
Honor Magic V6 |
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2026 | January 2026 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Global); Optional Dual eSIM support (max 2 active) | Dual Nano-SIM + multi-eSIM support |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.75 mm | Unfolded: 156.7 x 145.6 x 4.0 mm | Folded: 159.2 x 75.0 x 12.9 mm | Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9 mm |
| Weight | ~219g | 309g |
| Build materials | Aerospace-grade hinge, specialized UTG (Ultra Thin Glass), custom scratch-resistant cover panel | Titanium Hinge Housing, Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame, Ceramic-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer back |
| Water/Dust rating | IP68 and IP69 (High-pressure water jet resistance) | IP48 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins; limited dust resistance) |
| Miscellaneous | Ultra-slim profile; folds/unfolds underwater support | Dual-hinge system (folds inward twice); total thickness when folded is 12.9mm |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 4320Hz PWM dimming | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.95-inch (Main) | 6.52-inch (Cover) | 10.0-inch (Main) | 6.5-inch (Cover) |
| Resolution | 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2420 x 1080 px (Cover) | 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 1–120Hz Adaptive (Both) |
| HDR support | HDR10+ / Dolby Vision | HDR10+ / 100% DCI-P3 Color Volume |
| Protection | Honor NanoCrystal Shield 3.0 / UTG | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (Cover) |
| Display (Cover) | 5000 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio | 2600 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | Always-on display; stylus support on both screens | 1600 nits peak (Main); S Pen support (specifically for TriFold) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 (Promise of 7 major upgrades) | Android 16 with One UI 8 (7 years of OS and security updates) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 830 |
| Software Features | Advanced AI multitasking, "Robot Phone" interaction features, Satellite Connectivity (specific variants) | Galaxy AI (Gemini Live, Sketch to Image, Photo Assist), Samsung DeX (Wireless), Multi-desktop for 10" screen |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1) | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR6 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.56", OIS, Laser AF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 122˚, AF (Macro support) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Telephoto / periscope | 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm, OIS, 3x optical zoom (up to 100x digital) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, OIS, 3x optical zoom (30x Space Zoom) |
| OIS | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps (Slow-mo) |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (Under-display tech) |
| Cover selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm |
| Selfie Camera features | HDR, Portrait mode | HDR, 4K video support |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes (Symmetrical dual speakers) | Yes (tuned by AKG) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | DTS:X Ultra, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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 Gen 1, OTG, DisplayPort support |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted (capacitive) | Side-mounted capacitive sensor |
| Stylus support | Yes (Honor Magic-Pencil 3) | Yes (S Pen Fold Edition/Pro) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| Special Features | Real-time AI translation, Satellite messaging (Pro/Special editions) | Circle to Search, Live Translate, Satellite Connectivity (SOS) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 6,660mAh (Global) / 7,150mAh (China variant) Silicon-Carbon | 5,600mAh (Three-cell system) |
| Wired charging | 80W Honor SuperCharge | 45W Wired (50% in ~30 mins) |
| Wireless charging | 66W Wireless SuperCharge | 15W Wireless |
| Reverse charging | 5W Reverse wired | No (Wired) |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes | Yes (Wireless PowerShare, 4.5W) |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Gold, Red, White, Gray | Crafted Black (Primary launch color) |
| Inside the box | 80W Adapter, USB-C Cable, Protective Case, Pre-applied screen protectors | Phone, 45W Adapter (select markets), USB-C Cable, SIM Ejector |
| Price | Approx. $1,499 | ~$2,899 |
| Full Details | Magic V6 - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z TriFold - Full Specifications |