ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,540,240); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 10.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1499 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 236g vs 247g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — 32/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (69/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.