Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 17/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 180,440); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 236g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Honor Magic V6 scores 65 points higher (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2209.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (83/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 65 points (82/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.