Google Pixel 6 vs Honor Magic V6
The Google Pixel 6 (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 — 83/100 vs 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4614); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,027,182); the Google Pixel 6 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 236g).
Google Pixel 6
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 207g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1027182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4614 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 21W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 6 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 6 — 30/100, Honor Magic V6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027182 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 21W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1599 |
Google Pixel 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 6
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 6
- 4614 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 21W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Google Pixel 6 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel 6 by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1000. Google Pixel 6 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 and the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 6 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 6 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.