Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Moto G56
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $1599 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 657,941); the Motorola Moto G56 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Motorola Moto G56
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 657941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Moto G56, the Honor Magic V6 scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Motorola Moto G56 — 54/100; 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 Motorola Moto G56 (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Motorola Moto G56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 657941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2386 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G56
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Motorola Moto G56
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Motorola Moto G56 by 533.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1370. Motorola Moto G56 was $1370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (98/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Motorola Moto G56 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.