Honor Magic V6 vs Poco M8
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5520); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco M8
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1599
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco M8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 M8 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco M8 by 397.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1390. Poco M8 was $1390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco M8?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco M8?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.