Honor Magic V6 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor Magic V6 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; 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 Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 190.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Nothing Phone (2) was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.