HMD Vibe 2 vs Honor Magic V6
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Honor Magic V6
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 236g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 41 points higher (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Honor Magic V6?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.