Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 8T
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $1599 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 8T
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Honor Magic V6 scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Redmi Note 8T — 16/100; 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 8T (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 8T by 1164.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1399. Redmi Note 8T was $1399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 8T?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 8T?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.