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; estimated prices are $1599 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-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 2,629,444); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 95
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 69
Design 5
Value for money 0
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6660 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $1599

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 0/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 4166339 2629444
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
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 50W 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
Price $1599 $469
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
64
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
74/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 -58.4%
2629444 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V6
$1599
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $1130. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $1130.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (95/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (27/100 vs 5/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 0/100).

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 12 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 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).

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. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.