Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 15
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 822,983); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 822983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1599
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 15, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Redmi Note 15 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (79/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 822983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $229 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 15 by 406.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1370. Redmi Note 15 was $1370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (69/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use.