Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,720,028); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 228g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1599
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100; 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 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $950. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $950 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.