Honor Magic V6 vs Realme C85 4G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $1599 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 476,175); the Realme C85 4G is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme C85 4G
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $1599
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme C85 4G, 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 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme C85 4G — 60/100; 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 C85 4G (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme C85 4G by 775.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1454. Realme C85 4G was $1454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.