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Honor Magic V vs Galaxy S23 FE

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

Honor Magic V

84/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Samsung · 2023

Galaxy S23 FE

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Magic V BETTER THAN Galaxy S23 FE?

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Honor Magic VWinner 🏆

Galaxy S23 FE

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor Magic	Galaxy S23	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,750 mAh	4,500 mAh	+4,750 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W	25W	66W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50.3 MP	50 MP	50.3 MP
Screen Display Size	6.45"	6.4"	6.45"
Chassis Weight	293g	209g	209g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic V:

✓Larger 4,750 mAh battery capacity (+250 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.45" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

✓84g lighter chassis (209g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor Magic V	Galaxy S23 FE
1. Display & Screen🏆 Honor Magic V Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.45"	6.4"
Resolution & Density	1080x2560 (431 ppi)	2340x1080 (403 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,450 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor Magic V Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S23 FE Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	42.8 MP	10 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S23 FE Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	160.4 x 72.7 x 14.3 mm	158 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight	293 g	209 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Magic V Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,750 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W wired fast charging	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic V edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic V ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic V:

Larger battery capacity: 4,750 mAh (+250 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 25W

When to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) · Brighter screen: 1,450 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic V vs Galaxy S23 FE

Which phone is better: Honor Magic V or Galaxy S23 FE?

Honor Magic V leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to Galaxy S23 FE (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,750 mAh (+250 mAh more) and Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 25W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic V and Galaxy S23 FE?

Honor Magic V is equipped with a 6.45-inch display and 4750 mAh battery, while Galaxy S23 FE features a 6.4-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic V and Galaxy S23 FE?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Magic V scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S23 FE scores 91/100.

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WHY IS Honor Magic V BETTER THAN Galaxy S23 FE?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Honor Magic V edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic V vs Galaxy S23 FE

Which phone is better: Honor Magic V or Galaxy S23 FE?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic V and Galaxy S23 FE?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic V and Galaxy S23 FE?

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