Honor Magic V6 vs TCL 605
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $1599 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 358,608); the TCL 605 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
TCL 605
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $1599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the TCL 605, the Honor Magic V6 scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, TCL 605 — 42/100; 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 TCL 605 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | TCL 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads TCL 605 by 1061.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1430. TCL 605 was $1430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.