Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,796,720); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $1599
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 131.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.