Honor Magic V vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,294,871); the Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably lighter (238g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Better portability (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 288g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (49/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor Magic V by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (91/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (49/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.