Honor Magic V6 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $1599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1599
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1149. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $1149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (78/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.