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; estimated prices are $1599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-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 3,593,401); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3593401
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 87/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 226g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1599
- Better camera (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 50W | 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 | |
| Price | $1599 | $999 |
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
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (95/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (93/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 8 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 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
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 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 87/100).
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. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.