Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi 6A
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $1599 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 17/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 155,362); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi 6A
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1599
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi 6A, the Honor Magic V6 scores 65 points higher (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi 6A — 26/100; 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 6A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi 6A by 2581.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1509. Redmi 6A was $1509 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 6A?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 65 points (82/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi 6A?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 6A?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi 6A?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi 6A?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.