Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 14S
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 14S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 14S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 14S
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14S better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 236g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 14S, the Honor Magic V6 scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 14S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 14S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1890 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 14S
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 14S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 14S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 14S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (69/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 14S — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.