Honor Magic V6 vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1599 and $1410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Huawei P50 Pocket
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1410 vs $1599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the Honor Magic V6 scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1410 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 266.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Huawei P50 Pocket was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (78/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.