Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova 14
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000; launch prices were $1599 and $360. 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 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 14 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova 14
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $1599
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova 14, the Honor Magic V6 scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei nova 14 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (69/100 vs 48/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2420 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1084x2412 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $360 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova 14
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei nova 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei nova 14 by 510.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1239. Huawei nova 14 was $1239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (69/100 vs 48/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 14?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova 14?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova 14 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 14?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova 14?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova 14?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.