Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1599 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,101,808); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 236g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 98.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.