Honor Magic V2 vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,738,135).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Lighter: 231g vs 236g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic V2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic V2 by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic V2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V2 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.