Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei P30 Pro — 6/100; 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 P30 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2875 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei P30 Pro by 465.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Huawei P30 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (78/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.