Honor Magic V6 vs OnePlus 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 80/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,401,788); the OnePlus 12 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
OnePlus 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 220g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1599
- Better camera (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the OnePlus 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 3 points higher (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 leads (83/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, OnePlus 12 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (54/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7100 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $799 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads OnePlus 12 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. OnePlus 12 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus 12?
The OnePlus 12 leads on camera score (83/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.