Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 (2026) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 37/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei nova Y61
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Honor Magic V6 scores 45 points higher (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 45 points (82/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.