Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. 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 4800); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 236g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE AXON 50 5G
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.