Honor Magic V5 vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5820); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1350
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the Honor Magic V5 scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Honor Magic V5 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $951. OnePlus Ace 6 was $951 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (80/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the OnePlus Ace 6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.