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; launch prices were $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-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 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $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 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). 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). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Nothing Phone (3) was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
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).
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 5 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) — 77/100.
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 82/100).
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.