Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,966,144); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3966144
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5850 mAh
- Overall rating 82/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1599
- Better camera (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3966144 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 5.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Magic8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (91/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.