Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X8e
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8e (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 43/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8e has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 476,175); the Honor X8e is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X8e
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 6660 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X8e, the Honor Magic V6 scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X8e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1592 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1020 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X8e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X8e by 775.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8e?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X8e?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X8e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8e?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X8e?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X8e?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.