Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5600mAh vs…
Honor
Magic 6 Pro
$1,099
7categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
10categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 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 MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic 6 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 6 Pro wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 80W fast charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Magic 6 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1699.
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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,080,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6890 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 20 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps 10-bit Log | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 216 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, NanoCrystal Shield front glass, vegan leather or textured glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,699 |
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 MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh