Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 314,537); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't; the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is noticeably lighter (160g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 236g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), the Honor Magic V6 scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3060 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 1224.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (83/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.