Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi K50
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100; launch prices were $1599 and $310. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,092,605); the Redmi K50 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi K50
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi K50 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $310 vs $1599
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi K50, the Honor Magic V6 scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). 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 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi K50 — 54/100; 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 K50 (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi K50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3842 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $310 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50
- 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 K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi K50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi K50 by 281.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1289. Redmi K50 was $1289 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (69/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (78/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi K50 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.