Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP…
Honor
Magic 6 Pro
$1,099
9categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
9categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 6 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic 6 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F9 Pro wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 6 Pro vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,080,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6890 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps 10-bit Log | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 206 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, NanoCrystal Shield front glass, vegan leather or textured glass back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 6 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Honor Magic 6 Pro stands as a triple-threat flagship, brandishing an unprecedented 180MP periscope telephoto camera, physical f/1.4-f/2.0 variable aperture, a 5600 mAh 2nd-gen silicon-carbon battery operating even at sub-zero temperatures, and 3D biometric Face Unlock.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh