Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi 15
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $1599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 43/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 476,175); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 15
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 15, the Honor Magic V6 scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi 15 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 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 | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 15 by 775.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1419. Redmi 15 was $1419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
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.