HMD Skyline vs Honor Magic V6
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Honor Magic V6
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads HMD Skyline by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Honor Magic V6?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic V6?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.