Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi 15
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $1599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 45/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 15, the Honor Magic V6 scores 38 points higher (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $180 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 15 by 791.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1419. Redmi 15 was $1419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 38 points (83/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 15 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use.