Apple iPhone 17e vs Honor Magic V6

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3640
  • Lighter: 163g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $1599

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2156126
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9454
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e Honor Magic V6
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2156126 4166339
Geekbench Single 3692 3640
Geekbench Multi 9454 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2848x2076
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 20W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 163 g 236 g
Price $599 $1599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +48.2%
4166339 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Honor Magic V6
$1599

Price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $1000.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (69/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 21/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (83/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

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

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.