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 — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 35 points higher (82/100 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 (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme 12 — 54/100; 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 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 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1399. Realme 12 was $1399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 35 points (82/100 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 82/100, 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.