Fairphone 3+ vs Honor Magic V6
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Honor Magic V6
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1599
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Fairphone 3+ by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1110. Fairphone 3+ was $1110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Honor Magic V6?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.