Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X9b
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X9b
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X9b, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 35W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9b
- 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 X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X9b, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X9b by 465.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9b
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X9b — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.