Honor Magic V6 vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,420,808); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 193.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT2 Explorer Master
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.