Honor Magic V6 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (3)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1599
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor Magic V6 scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6847 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $799 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Nothing Phone (3) is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.