Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1599 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,166,339); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4166339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1599
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V6 by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $613. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $613 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.