Honor Magic V6 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-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 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 150.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Sharp Aquos R9 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.