Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo X Fold5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is noticeably lighter (217g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 217g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1160 vs $1599
- Better camera (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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 X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo X Fold5 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Vivo X Fold5 was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Vivo X Fold5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.