Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1599 and $579. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 978,910); the Nubia Red Magic 5G is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 5G
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; 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 Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $579 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 325.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1020. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $1020 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.