Honor Magic V6 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $1599
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (69/100 vs 44/100). 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 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6800 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 125.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1214. OnePlus Nord 5 was $1214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (69/100 vs 44/100).
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 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.