Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X6s
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 16/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 236g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Magic V6 scores 58 points higher (74/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (57/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (64/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (57/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 58 points (74/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.