Honor Magic V6 vs TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5010); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 513,809); the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 XL NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper, the Honor Magic V6 scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | TCL 50 XL NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and TCL 50 XL NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads TCL 50 XL NxtPaper by 710.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 XL NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.