Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $1599 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 876,983); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 226g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). 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 33/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; 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 Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 375.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1369. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $1369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (69/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.