Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic6 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.