Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia X
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X is noticeably lighter (153g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia X
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 2620 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
- Lighter: 153g vs 236g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia X, the Honor Magic V6 scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 17/100). 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 X (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (69/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 800 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 153 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia X
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia X
- 2620 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (98/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (83/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (69/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia X — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.