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 — 83/100 vs 61/100 (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 1,269,172); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Poco F5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1269172
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1653
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4349
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1599
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco F5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Poco F5 — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (98/100 vs 68/100). 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 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco F5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1269172 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1653 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4349 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 |
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
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco F5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco F5 by 228.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1269. Poco F5 was $1269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (98/100 vs 68/100).
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 (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco F5 — 61/100.
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 68/100).
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.