Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Mate X7
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1599 and $1730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Mate X7
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1730
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Mate X7, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Mate X7 — 50/100; 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 X7 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Mate X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2210x2416 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Honor Magic V6 was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Mate X7 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users.