Honor Magic V6 vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $1599 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100; 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 CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7100 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 145.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1304. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $1304 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.