Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Play20C
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't; the Honor Play20C is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor Play20C
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor Play20C, the Honor Magic V6 scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor Play20C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| 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 | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Play20C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Play20C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.