Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1599 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 180g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $750 vs $1599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (68/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $750 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 12 by 215.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $849. Xiaomi 12 is cheaper by $849.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.