Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 12i
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 12i
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 12i, the Honor Magic V6 scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei nova 12i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei nova 12i by 882.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova 12i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.