Honor 9X (China) vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 565,851); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 236g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor 9X (China) by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 22/100).
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 Honor 9X (China) or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.