ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is noticeably lighter (210g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 236g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (54/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (54/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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.