Honor 9A vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 177,554); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor 9A by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (83/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.