Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-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 V50S 2023 doesn't; the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money 70
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 236g

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Honor Magic V6 scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 4166339
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2848x2076 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 236 g 207 g
Launch price $1599
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
81
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V6
$1599
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (83/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (69/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.