Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1599 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,825,771); the Honor Magic V6 is noticeably lighter (236g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Lighter: 236g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5775 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 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 XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 128.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Honor Magic V6 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.