Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Play 80 Plus
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $240. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor Play 80 Plus
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $1599
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor Play 80 Plus, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100; 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 Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor Play 80 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1010 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $240 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor Play 80 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 601.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1359. Honor Play 80 Plus was $1359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Play 80 Plus — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.