Google Pixel 6a vs Honor Magic V6

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,015,493); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 6a

Performance 62
Display 86
Camera 59
Battery 31
Portability 63
Value for money —

Honor Magic V6

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 72

What makes Google Pixel 6a better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 236g

  • Better display (86/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Honor Magic V6 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1015493
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 6a Honor Magic V6
Processor Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1015493 4166339
Geekbench Single 1477 3639
Geekbench Multi 3595 11047
Display 6.1" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2848x2076
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 122 —
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 178 g 236 g
Launch price — $1599

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera

Honor Magic V6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
86
display

Honor Magic V6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 6a

  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Honor Magic V6

  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
59/100
1015493 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +75.6%
4166339 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel 6a by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 6a

Price unknown

Honor Magic V6

$1599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (98/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic V6?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Honor Magic V6?

The Google Pixel 6a 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.