Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia 8.1
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; launch prices were $1599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 27/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Nokia 8.1
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1599
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia 8.1, the Honor Magic V6 scores 56 points higher (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Nokia 8.1 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia 8.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1320 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2246x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $449 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nokia 8.1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nokia 8.1 by 898.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1150. Nokia 8.1 was $1150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 56 points (83/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nokia 8.1 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use.