Apple iPhone 16e vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3279); 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 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Honor Magic V6
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 16e was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (78/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.