Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei Y9 (2018)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 236g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor Magic V6 scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 810 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y9 (2018)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (69/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.