Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic V6

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1599

  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 Honor Magic V6
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 4166339
Geekbench Single 3608 3640
Geekbench Multi 8810 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2848x2076
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 177 g 236 g
Price $799 $1599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 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
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +41.2%
4166339 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Honor Magic V6
$1599

Price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $800.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (69/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (73/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

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

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).

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

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