Honor Magic V6 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Honor Magic V6 scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100; 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 (4a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 300.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1250. Nothing Phone (4a) was $1250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.