Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4118 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 304.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.