Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 15

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 83/100 vs 82/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5240); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,076,179); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 236g).

The Xiaomi 15 edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic V6

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 72

Xiaomi 15

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability 60
Value for money 80

What makes Honor Magic V6 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3076179
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3092
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9147
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5240 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 better?

  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $1599

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 1 points higher (83/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 15 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 15: The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic V6 Xiaomi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 4166339 3076179
Geekbench Single 3639 3092
Geekbench Multi 11047 9147
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 2670x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 66W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 147
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 / 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 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm
Weight 236 g 191 g
Launch price $1599 $635

Camera comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera

Xiaomi 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 15

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic V6

  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery

Xiaomi 15

  • 5240 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 -35.4%
3076179 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 15 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic V6

$1599

Xiaomi 15

$635

Launch price difference: $964. Xiaomi 15 was $964 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

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 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15?

The Xiaomi 15 edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 15?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15?

The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 15?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 15?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.