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; launch prices were $1599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 82/100 (a 6-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3654776
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1599
- Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 6 points higher (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 66W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Xiaomi 17 Max was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (90/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 69/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.