Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $1599 and $695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 78/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is noticeably lighter (220g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $1599
- Better camera (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 5 points higher (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100; 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 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1229229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4323 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 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 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $695 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 238.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $904. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $904 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (94/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.