Magic 6 vs 15 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.41 per month of safe use, while the Magic 6 runs out in Jan 2028 ($28.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 6 65 · 15 Pro 74 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Honor Magic 6 $540

Buy with care$28.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi 15 Pro $650

Safe to buy$12.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

Magic 6 9015 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Magic 6 9215 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Magic 6 7915 Pro 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Magic 6 8915 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,450mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic 6 2215 Pro 62

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 34 months longer than the Magic 6.

Value

Magic 6 6515 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic 6	15 Pro
Price (street)	$540	$650
Display	6.78-inch LTPO OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,450 mAh	6,100 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 50W wireless	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 32MP telephoto	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions	161.8 × 75.4 × 8.1 mm	161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight	199 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Oct 2030

Magic 6 full verdict →15 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.