Honor Magic V6 vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,402,979); the Realme GT5 Pro is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Realme GT5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100; 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 GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Realme GT5 Pro by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Realme GT5 Pro was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.