Honor Magic V6 vs Realme 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $1599 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Realme 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Realme 12 — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1884 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $200 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme 12 by 710.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1399. Realme 12 was $1399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use.