Honor Magic V6 vs OnePlus Nord 6

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,366,913); the OnePlus Nord 6 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money 70
OnePlus Nord 6
Performance 82
Display 94
Camera 40
Battery 69
Portability 47
Value for money 74
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6660 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1599

  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 74/100; 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 Nord 6 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus Nord 6: The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 OnePlus Nord 6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 4166339 2366913
Geekbench Single 3640 2070
Geekbench Multi 11033 6694
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 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 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16, OxygenOS 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm
Weight 236 g 210 g
Launch price $1599 $420
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
OnePlus Nord 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
OnePlus Nord 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
81
battery
OnePlus Nord 6
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
4166339 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
69/100 -76.0%
2366913 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V6
$1599
OnePlus Nord 6
$420

Launch price difference: $1179. OnePlus Nord 6 was $1179 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (69/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 6?

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord 6?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord 6?

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 6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the OnePlus Nord 6?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.