Honor Magic V6 vs Realme 15x
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't; the Realme 15x is noticeably lighter (212g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme 15x
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme 15x better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1599
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme 15x, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme 15x — 52/100; 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 15x (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme 15x by 688.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1349. Realme 15x was $1349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.