Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 11S
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $1599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 48/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 11S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 11S, the Honor Magic V6 scores 35 points higher (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $250 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 11S by 744.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1349. Redmi Note 11S is cheaper by $1349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 35 points (83/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 11S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.