Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 7
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1599 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-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 1,384,444); the Nubia Red Magic 7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 7
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Honor Magic V6 scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). 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 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1384444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 200.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
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 7?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.