Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo S30
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-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 1,329,936); the Vivo S30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo S30
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S30 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo S30, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo S30 — 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 160.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S30
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S30
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo S30
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo S30 by 213.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1254. Vivo S30 was $1254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Vivo S30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S30 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S30 is a better fit for active users.