Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1599 and $1600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 236g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1600
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- 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 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100; 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 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO 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 | 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Honor Magic V6 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.