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 — 83/100 vs 45/100 (a 38-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).
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic V6 scores 38 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 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 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 80W | — | |
| 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 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownperformance
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 (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
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 38 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.