Honor Magic V vs Honor X6s

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the Honor Magic V has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 288g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Magic V scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X6s (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Honor X6s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Helio G25 ()
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution 1984x2272 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm
Weight 288 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X6s (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (57/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Honor X6s?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.