Honor Magic V6 vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 80/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,126,402); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme GT 8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 2 points higher (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme GT 8 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1249. Realme GT 8 was $1249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.