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; launch prices were $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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 180g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
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 68/100). 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). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $750 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Xiaomi 12 was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 68/100).
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.