Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6660); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,166,339); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4166339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 223g vs 236g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic V6 by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.