Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Verdict
Honor Magic 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A05s occupy entirely different market segments with a substantial $740 price gap. Honor's flagship delivers a stunning 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display at 5000 nits brightness with 120Hz refresh, paired with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance and versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with variable f/1.4-2.0 aperture, 180MP telephoto, and 5600mAh battery supporting 80W wired and 66W wireless charging. Samsung's budget entry offers only a 6.7-inch 1600x720 PLS LCD, Snapdragon 680 processor, and 50MP primary camera with 25W charging and no wireless option. Magic 6 Pro excels in display quality, processing power, camera versatility, and charging speeds. Galaxy A05s provides basic functionality and excellent value for budget-conscious buyers seeking simple daily use without premium features. Magic 6 Pro is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing performance and camera capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic 6 Pro if…
- →5000 nits peak brightness — one of the brightest phone displays
- →Variable aperture f/1.4 main camera
- →5600 mAh silicon-carbon battery
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A05s if…
- →Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- →Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor Magic 6 Pro
Pros
- 5000 nits peak brightness — one of the brightest phone displays
- Variable aperture f/1.4 main camera
- 5600 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 66W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers flagship performance
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g
- Limited availability outside China and Europe
- MagicOS not as polished as One UI or iOS
- 180 MP telephoto only 2.5x zoom
- Limited third-party case selection
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Pros
- Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
- 50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
- 25W charging is decent for the budget segment
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably pixelated on the 6.7-inch screen
- No 5G — 4G LTE only
- Snapdragon 680 is slow for multitasking
- No NFC — no contactless payments
- Plastic build feels fragile and cheap
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 194 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm | 167.0 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4-2.0, variable aperture, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 180 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 66W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1280 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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