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 — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-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 3,023,211); 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 3023211
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
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 5 points higher (87/100 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 — 86/100; 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). 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 | 3023211 | |
| 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 37.8% 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, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
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 5 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 — 87/100.
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.