Honor Magic V6 vs Realme 16
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $1599 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 53/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme 16
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme 16, the Honor Magic V6 scores 29 points higher (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; 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 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme 16 by 617.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1400. Realme 16 was $1400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 29 points (82/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme 16 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.