Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X6
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $1599 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X6
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor X6 — 34/100; 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 X6 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 521 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X6 by 2444.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1459. Honor X6 was $1459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X6 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.