Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Honor Magic6 Ultimate by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.