Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic8 Lite
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor Magic8 Lite
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor Magic8 Lite, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor Magic8 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor Magic8 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 327.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Honor Magic8 Lite was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.