Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 34/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably lighter (220g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 236g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Honor Magic V6 scores 40 points higher (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (25/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (64/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (69/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (25/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 40 points (74/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.