Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi K40
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; launch prices were $1599 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi K40
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $1599
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi K40, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi K40 — 46/100; 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 K40 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $309 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi K40 by 312.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1290. Redmi K40 was $1290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (69/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.