Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi A1+
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $1599 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 24/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 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 A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi A1+
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 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- 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 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $1599
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi A1+, the Honor Magic V6 scores 58 points higher (82/100 vs 24/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi A1+ — 44/100; 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 A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 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 | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi A1+ by 2581.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1519. Redmi A1+ was $1519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A1+?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 58 points (82/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi A1+?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A1+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A1+?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi A1+?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.