Honor Magic V6 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 5/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Honor Magic V6
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 69 points higher (74/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (50/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | — | |
| Price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (64/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (50/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 69 points (74/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.