Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo Y78
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y78
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 236g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y78, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo Y78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 644203 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2244 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo Y78 by 546.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y78
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.