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; estimated prices are $1599 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-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).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money
Honor X9d
Performance 58
Display 82
Camera 43
Battery 69
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 977304
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 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: $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 23 points higher (83/100 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). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). 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 (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Honor X9d: The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use.
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 3640 1071
Geekbench Multi 11033 3057
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 2640x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 8300 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 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
Price $1599 $330
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Honor X9d
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Honor X9d
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
81
battery
Honor X9d
  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Honor X9d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Honor X9d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
60/100 -326.3%
977304 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Honor X9d by 326.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Honor X9d
$330

Price difference: $1269. Honor X9d is cheaper by $1269.

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 (81/100 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 23 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use.