Honor Magic V6 vs Realme C73
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1599 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; 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 C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme C73
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $1599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme C73, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). 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 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 C73 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme C73 by 688.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1479. Realme C73 was $1479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C73?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme C73?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C73?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C73?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme C73?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.