Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo S16e

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic V6

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 72

Vivo S16e

Performance —
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic V6 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4600 mAh

  • Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Vivo S16e better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 236g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo S16e, the Honor Magic V6 scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic V6 Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 4166339 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Wireless charging 66W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 236 g 187 g
Launch price $1599 —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera

Vivo S16e

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo S16e

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic V6

  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery

Vivo S16e

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic V6

$1599

Vivo S16e

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (69/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S16e?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo S16e?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S16e?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo S16e?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.