Honor Magic V6 vs Poco F8
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco F8
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco F8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco F8 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Poco F8 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Poco F8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.