Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 236g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1084x2412 | |
| 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 | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.