Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor Magic V6
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.