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).

The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 68
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • 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)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1599

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100 -80.7%
2306162 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Nothing Phone (3)
$799

Price difference: $800. Nothing Phone (3) is cheaper by $800.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.