Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $1599 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 95
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 69
Design 5
Value for money 0
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $1599

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic V6 scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (88/100 vs 0/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 4166339
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 236 g 170 g
Price $1599 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
64
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $1283. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $1283.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (64/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 5/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (88/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.