Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Honor Magic V6

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640
  • Lighter: 206g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $1099 vs $1599

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2590000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Honor Magic V6
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2590000 4166339
Geekbench Single 3895 3640
Geekbench Multi 9988 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2848x2076
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 206 g 236 g
Price $1099 $1599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +37.8%
4166339 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Honor Magic V6
$1599

Price difference: $500. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (94/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.