Honor Magic6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic6 (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 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5450); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic6 by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (93/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.