Honor Magic V6 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Tecno Pop 5X
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 236g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor Magic V6 scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.