Honor 8A vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1599
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor 8A by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1459. Honor 8A was $1459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.