Honor Magic V6 vs Motorola Moto G96
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $219. 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 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Motorola Moto G96
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Motorola Moto G96, 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 53/100). 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 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Motorola Moto G96 — 66/100; 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 G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Motorola Moto G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2687 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" pOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G96
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G96
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Motorola Moto G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Motorola Moto G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Motorola Moto G96 by 421.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1380. Motorola Moto G96 was $1380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Motorola Moto G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Motorola Moto G96?
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 G96?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.