Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-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 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 365.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.