Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1599 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 82/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14000 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Honor Magic V6 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (85/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.