Honor 500 vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor 500 by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1219. Honor 500 was $1219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Honor 500 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.