Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $1599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 62/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Nova 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Nova 15, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4125 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $499 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Nova 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 303.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Huawei Nova 15 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (69/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 21 points (83/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users.