Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Honor Magic 6 Pro
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores higher on the OH Rank (77 vs 76), winning 5 of 10 categories including Performance and Screen. Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the more recent release, from Feb 3, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
77
76
Samsung Galaxy S25+
75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
11+8+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Despite minimal upgrades the S25+ looks great. It comes with the fastest 2024 processor, memory and USB hardware, top screen and a big push in AI and overall functionality. A very complete (if uninspired) package.
PROs
good build, great SnapDragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.0 performance, excellent >1400nits >500ppi LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS PDAF main + 10MP 67mm OIS PDAF telephoto + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, a great 12MP 26mm dual-pixel PDAF selfie, leading AI features, 7 years of OS updates, DeX software that can replace your computer for most work scenarios and a fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port 1.2
CONs
24hr endurance from a large phone, small 4900mAh old-tech lithium battery with slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, no AF on ultrawide, 8k Video recording but no expandable storage, lack of real innovation that Samsung S series phones used to shine at
Honor Magic 6 Pro
75.8mm (2.98in) · Jan 18, 2024 · Rank #32
9+14+13+12+14+5+3+0+3+3 = 76
* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Selfie
EDITORIAL: Many years of hard work at Huawei photo prowness are on display here with beautiful photos and selfies. Magic 6 Pro was the first Honor phone to offer outstanding battery life, great screen and even the computer replacement function. In 2024, it placed top or close to the top of smartphone photo lists
PROs
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with very good overall performance, a ~42hr endurance 5600mAh Silicone Carbon battery with sub-60min 80W wired (66W wireless) charging, >1580nits LTPO OLED with Dolby Vision, IP68 protection, 50MP main + 180MP periscope tele (both with PDAF and OIS) + AF 50MP ultrawide, 50MP AF selfie, and a Desktop replacement software too
CONs
heavy at >220gr, inconsistent video quality across lenses. no expandable storage, only 3 years of OS updates
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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