Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 14 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020; launch prices were $1599 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 204g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 14 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1156650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1272x2860 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $565 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei nova 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 260.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1034. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $1034 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users.