Honor Magic 2 vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 236g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic 2 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (78/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 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.