Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810; launch prices were $1599 and $300. 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 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Honor Magic V6 scores 45 points higher (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100; 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 P40 Lite (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2120 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 636.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Huawei P40 Lite was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 45 points (82/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.