Honor Magic V vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4750); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic V6 is noticeably lighter (236g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 236g vs 288g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic V by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.