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 — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-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 622,608); the Poco M8s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Poco M8s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco M8s, the Honor Magic V6 scores 32 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 70/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; 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 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 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2183 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco M8s by 569.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1410. Poco M8s was $1410 cheaper at launch.
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 (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 32 points (83/100 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 83/100, 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. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.