Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X9c
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $1599 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Honor X9c
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X9c, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). 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 (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Honor X9c — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X9c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2719 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $280 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X9c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X9c by 465.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1319. Honor X9c was $1319 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor X9c — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use.