Honor Magic V6 vs Oppo A79
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 530,583); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't; the Oppo A79 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Oppo A79
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Oppo A79 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 236g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Oppo A79, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Oppo A79 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Oppo A79 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2032 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A79
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A79
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Oppo A79
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Oppo A79, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Oppo A79 by 685.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A79
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Oppo A79 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Oppo A79?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Oppo A79?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Oppo A79 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Oppo A79?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Oppo A79?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Oppo A79?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.