HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Honor Magic V6
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 36/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 47 points higher (83/100 vs 36/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, 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 HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $1599 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Launch price difference: $1410. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $1410 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 47 points (83/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic V6?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Honor Magic V6?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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.