Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,654,776); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3654776
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1599
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (26/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $799 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (26/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.