Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X8d
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X8d
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1599
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X8d, the Honor Magic V6 scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor X8d — 52/100; 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 X8d (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1558 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X8d by 723.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1379. Honor X8d was $1379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X8d — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.