Honor Magic8 vs Poco F6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,718,632); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Poco F6
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1718632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $625
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F6, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Poco F6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1718632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5017 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $290 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F6 by 134.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $335. Poco F6 was $335 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F6?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.