Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 12T
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $1599 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,111,150); the Xiaomi 12T is noticeably lighter (202g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 12T
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1111150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1599
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Honor Magic V6 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 12T — 52/100; 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 12T (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1111150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3950 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 12T by 275.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1219. Xiaomi 12T was $1219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (69/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.