Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi 17C
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $1599 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 33/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 358,383); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $1599
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor Magic V6 scores 49 points higher (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $100 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 17C by 1062.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1499. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $1499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 49 points (82/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.