Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi A5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $1599 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi A5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1599
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi A5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 A5 — 42/100; 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 A5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 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 / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi A5 by 2049.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1509. Redmi A5 was $1509 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.