Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X5d
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X5d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $1599 and $100. 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 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d doesn't; the Honor X5d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X5d
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X5d better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X5d, the Honor Magic V6 scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor X5d — 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 X5d (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X5d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5260 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5d
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X5d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X5d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X5d by 1061.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1499. Honor X5d was $1499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X5d?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X5d?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X5d — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X5d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X5d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X5d?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.