Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1599 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,107,301); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 5.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1520 vs $1599
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 97.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Huawei Pura X Max was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.