Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $1599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1599
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Xiaomi 17T by 105.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Xiaomi 17T was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.