Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo S50
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-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 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo S50
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo S50, the Honor Magic V6 scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 Vivo S50 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo S50 by 132.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1209. Vivo S50 was $1209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.