Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade A55
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A55 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A55 doesn't; the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Blade A55
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A55 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade A55, the Honor Magic V6 scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Blade A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A55
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A55
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Blade A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A55
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A55 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.