Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Neo 5 Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $1599 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 785,352); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Neo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 236g vs 245g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6660 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1599
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nubia Neo 5 Max — 38/100; 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 Nubia Neo 5 Max (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Neo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2925 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 245 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Neo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 430.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Nubia Neo 5 Max was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Max — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.