Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 499,040); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic V6 scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1897 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 734.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Hi nova 9z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.