Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi K50i
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,092,605); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi K50i
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 5080 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 236g
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi K50i, the Honor Magic V6 scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi K50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" FFS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi K50i by 281.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.