Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; 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 6500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1599
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1149. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.