Honor Magic V6 vs Pocophone F1
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $1599 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 33/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 572,788); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't; the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Pocophone F1
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Pocophone F1, the Honor Magic V6 scores 49 points higher (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Pocophone F1 — 4/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Pocophone F1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2246x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Pocophone F1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Pocophone F1 by 627.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Pocophone F1 was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (69/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 49 points (82/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Pocophone F1 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.