Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,600,724); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 226g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better camera (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 15.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (93/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (80/100 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.