Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia 5.3
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $1599 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 23/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nokia 5.3
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia 5.3, the Honor Magic V6 scores 59 points higher (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nokia 5.3 — 8/100; 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 Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia 5.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nokia 5.3 by 1164.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1400. Nokia 5.3 was $1400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (69/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 59 points (82/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.