Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo Y05
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $1599 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 33/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't; the Vivo Y05 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y05
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1599
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y05, the Honor Magic V6 scores 50 points higher (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1750 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $90 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1509. Vivo Y05 was $1509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 50 points (83/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.