Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6660); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 4,166,339); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 4166339
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1599
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic V6 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.