Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Moto G87
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $1599 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Motorola Moto G87
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Moto G87, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Motorola Moto G87 — 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Motorola Moto G87 by 617.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Motorola Moto G87 was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (69/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Motorola Moto G87 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.