Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 52.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.