Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,942,923); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3942923
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6660 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1599

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 4 points higher (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4166339 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 66W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 236 g 224 g
Launch price $1599 $892
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
81
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 -5.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $707. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $707 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.