Honor Magic V6 vs Poco M8s
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 617,626); the Poco M8s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco M8s
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1599
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco M8s, the Honor Magic V6 scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco M8s — 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 M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco M8s by 574.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1410. Poco M8s was $1410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.