Honor Magic V6 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1599 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,604,459); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1130. Poco X8 Pro Max was $1130 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 X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.