Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $1599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,146,138); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 229g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic V6 scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Nova 16 SE — 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 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 263.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1254. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $1254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.