Google Pixel XL vs Honor Magic V6
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $769 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 236g).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 168g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $769 vs $1599
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, 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 XL (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $1599 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel XL by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Google Pixel XL was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.