Honor Magic V6 vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $1599 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 581,041); the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Tecno Pova Slim
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 156g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1599
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Honor Magic V6 scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Tecno Pova Slim — 58/100; 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 Tecno Pova Slim (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Tecno Pova Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Tecno Pova Slim by 617.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1369. Tecno Pova Slim was $1369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.