Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1599 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6300); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $825 vs $1599
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10070 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $825 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $774. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $774.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (84/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.