Honor Magic V6 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $1599 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Poco X8 Pro by 110.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1249. Poco X8 Pro was $1249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
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?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.