Honor Magic V6 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; estimated prices are $1599 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $1599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor Magic V6 scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). 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 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3000 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $349 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 322.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1250. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $1250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
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 (2a)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.