Honor Magic V6 vs OnePlus Nord 2
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $1599 and $400. 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 Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
OnePlus Nord 2
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the OnePlus Nord 2, 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 333.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1199. OnePlus Nord 2 was $1199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.