Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Poco X6 Pro
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, superior camera versatility through a 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, and premium build quality featuring nano-crystal glass. Its 5100mAh battery supports both 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, while the 1800-nit LTPO OLED display offers exceptional quality. Poco X6 Pro impresses as a budget alternative with MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, competitive 67W wired charging, and comparable display brightness at 1800 nits. However, it lacks telephoto capability, wireless charging, and superior durability with IP53 versus IP68 ratings. Honor's aluminum frame and advanced imaging system justify the premium, though Poco X6 Pro offers remarkable value for everyday users seeking a capable mid-range device. Choose Honor Magic 5 Pro for professional photography and long-term durability.
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 X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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 X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Poco X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@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 | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 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 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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