Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X9d
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X9d
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6660 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X9d, the Honor Magic V6 scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Honor X9d — 56/100; 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 X9d (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X9d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 977304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2640x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X9d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X9d by 326.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1269. Honor X9d was $1269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X9d — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.