Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1599 and $1299. 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 5700); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 207g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, 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 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 141.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Mate 80 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.