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).
Honor Magic V6
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1130. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $1130.
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).
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.