Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X8
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $1599 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Honor X8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 6/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $1599
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (68/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1410 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 52 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $260 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X8 by 889.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1339. Honor X8 is cheaper by $1339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use.