Honor Magic V6 vs Poco F5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco F5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco F5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco F5 — 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 F5 (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco F5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1260756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco F5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco F5 by 230.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1269. Poco F5 was $1269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco F5 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users.