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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 82/100. 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 2,914,100); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 15
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2914100
- 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 91/100)
- 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
The Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 15 received the same MobileRank rating — 82/100. Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 15 — 78/100; 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 91/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2914100 | |
| 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
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 15 by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 91/100).
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?
Both devices scored 82/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic V6 (98/100 vs 91/100).
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 — 82/100.
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 91/100).
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.