Honor Magic V6 vs Poco M5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $1599 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 41/100 (a 41-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 554,590); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco M5
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1599
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco M5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 41 points higher (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). 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 M5 — 50/100; 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 M5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2408x1080 | |
| 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco M5 by 651.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1429. Poco M5 was $1429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.