Apple iPhone 17e vs HONOR Magic V6 5G

Our Verdict: Apple iPhone 17e leads on a sharper 457 PPI display and the lighter 169g body, but HONOR Magic V6 5G answers with the bigger screen and the stronger 20MP front camera. Apple iPhone 17e starts lower SIM-free at £545.57, roughly £1452.42 below HONOR Magic V6 5G; Apple iPhone 17e also has the lower contract total in the current deals; software is a real divider too, with iPhone 17e on Apple iOS and Magic V6 5G on Android. Choose HONOR Magic V6 5G if you care most about the bigger screen and the stronger 20MP front camera; choose Apple iPhone 17e if the lower cost is the priority.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 17e works out around £656 all-in, about £825 less than the V6 5G.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 7.95"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
457 403
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
4,005 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight
169 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£25.99/mo (£0.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£379.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£546.00 £1997.99

Prices updated 28 July 2026

Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e HONOR Magic V6 5G HONOR Magic V6 5G
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 7.95"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 457 403
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 4,005 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight 169 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£379.00 upfront
SIM-free £546.00 £1997.99
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e

24 Months

256GB

Soft Pink

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

Exclusive Deal Details

£25.99 per month, with FREE phone.

HONOR Magic V6 5G
HONOR Magic V6 5G

24 Months

512GB

Black

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£44.99 per month, £379 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper on contract at £656.16 over the life of the deal from £25.99 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The HONOR Magic V6 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17e has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 403, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V6 5G has a Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V6 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £546.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V6 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V6 5G use?

The Apple iPhone 17e is powered by the Apple A19 (3 nm), while the HONOR Magic V6 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two: it's 50g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V6 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR Magic V6 5G is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V6 5G run?

The Apple iPhone 17e runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic V6 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.