Honor Magic V6 vs Realme 16 Pro+
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,392,392); the Realme 16 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme 16 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme 16 Pro+, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme 16 Pro+ — 72/100; 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 16 Pro+ (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme 16 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1392392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme 16 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 199.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1269. Realme 16 Pro+ was $1269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Realme 16 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme 16 Pro+ — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.