Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6600); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,228,937); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 228g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1599
- Better camera (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra 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 Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.