Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 82/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,030,376); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 225g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1599
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $999 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.