Honor Magic V6 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-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 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $1599
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; 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 (3a) Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3390 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 291.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1140. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $1140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.