Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 193g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor Magic V6 scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100; 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 X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 327.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1369. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $1369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.