Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Poco M6 Pro
The Verdict
These phones target completely different market segments. Honor Magic 5 Pro packs flagship power with a 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display hitting 1800 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and a versatile camera system featuring three 50MP sensors with optical zoom and OIS across multiple focal lengths. Video recording reaches 4K at 60fps, while charging includes 66W wired and 50W wireless options. Build quality emphasizes aluminum and nano-crystal glass with IP68 water resistance. Poco M6 Pro offers solid mid-range value with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G99 processor adequate for daily tasks, and 67W wired charging. However, video tops out at 1080p, the camera lacks optical zoom, and IP53 rating provides minimal dust protection. Performance gap is substantial: the Magic 5 Pro delivers roughly 3x the processing power. At roughly 4.5x the price, the Magic 5 Pro justifies premium positioning through superior display technology, professional-grade cameras, 5G connectivity, wireless charging, and flagship reliability. Poco M6 Pro excels as a budget phone for basic users prioritizing screen size and fast charging over performance. Your choice depends on usage demands: choose Magic 5 Pro for photography, gaming, and demanding apps; select M6 Pro only if budget is absolute priority.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Buy the Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 64 MP, f/1.79 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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