Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $1599 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 41/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 514,398); the Redmi Note 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $1599
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 42 points higher (83/100 vs 41/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| 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 | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $270 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 709.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1329. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $1329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 42 points (83/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.