Honor Magic6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic6 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,345,589); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic6 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2345589
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic6 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345589 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 158 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Pro
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic6 Pro by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic6 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Honor Magic6 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic6 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic6 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.