Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5600mAh vs 5500mAh…
Honor
Magic 6 Pro
$1,099
4categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 6 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Magic 6 Pro takes the lead, while the 17 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic 6 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Magic 6 Pro wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 80W fast charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 6 Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,080,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6890 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps 10-bit Log | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, NanoCrystal Shield front glass, vegan leather or textured glass back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $999Winner |
Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Honor Magic 6 Pro stands as a triple-threat flagship, brandishing an unprecedented 180MP periscope telephoto camera, physical f/1.4-f/2.0 variable aperture, a 5600 mAh 2nd-gen silicon-carbon battery operating even at sub-zero temperatures, and 3D biometric Face Unlock.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh