Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 54 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor Magic5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor Magic5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor Magic5 — 52/100; 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 Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor Magic5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2664x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor Magic5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic5 by 137.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Honor Magic5 was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (69/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic5?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Magic5 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor Magic5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users.