Honor Magic V6 vs Realme GT 6
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,809,566); the Realme GT 6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme GT 6
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme GT 6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme GT 6 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme GT 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1809566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme GT 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme GT 6 by 130.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1149. Realme GT 6 was $1149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme GT 6 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users.