Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1599 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1599
- Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 11, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Huawei nova 11 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $349 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei nova 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei nova 11 by 433.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1250. Huawei nova 11 was $1250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for everyday use.