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 1,704,455); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1704455
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $625
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 90/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1704455 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F6 by 136.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $335. Poco F6 was $335 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.