Honor Magic V6 vs Poco C65
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $1599 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 33/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco C65
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $1599
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco C65, the Honor Magic V6 scores 49 points higher (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Poco C65 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1031 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco C65 by 1095.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Poco C65 was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 49 points (82/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.