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).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $707. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $707 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.