Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Motorola Edge 40
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 236g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Edge 40, the Honor Magic V6 scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Motorola Edge 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3665 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Motorola Edge 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Motorola Edge 40 by 324.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Motorola Edge 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.