Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic6 Pro

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Magic V6 compared with Magic6 Pro
HonorMagic V6HonorMagic6 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026January 2024
Display
Main screen7.95″6.8″
Resolution2352 × 2172 (better)2800 × 1280
Sharpness403 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits5,000 nits
Cover screen6.52″, 2420 × 1080, 120 Hz–
Display typeFoldable inner OLED and external OLED; both LTPO with adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh and 1.07 billion coloursQuad-curved OLED; 1.07 billion colours; 19.69:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–453 ppi
Brightness detailInner HDR peak 5,000 nits and global peak 1,300 nits; cover HDR peak 6,000 nits and global peak 2,000 nits5,000 nits HDR peak and 1,600 nits all-screen peak, maker laboratory figures
Always-on displaySupported on both displaysAll-round always-on display with messages and incoming-call notifications
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen with reinforced UTG; HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the coverHONOR NanoCrystal Shield; SGS five-star glass drop-resistance certification
Display featuresBoth displays support a stylus; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, AI defocus, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and Natural Tone Display1–120 Hz adaptive LTPO; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming at low brightness, dynamic dimming, circadian mode and Natural Tone; TÜV Rheinland Full Care, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free certifications
Cover screen6.52-inch LTPO OLED with 1–120 Hz refresh and stylus support–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory16 GB (better)12 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.6 GHz and six performance cores at 3.62 GHz; 3 nm process confirmed by maker launch noticeOcta-core (one Cortex-X4 at 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A520 at 2.3 GHz)
GPUQualcomm Adreno 840Adreno 750
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage confirmed by maker launch noticeUK factory 12 GB / 512 GB pair; no expansion (Tech Advisor). Maker pair controls over Tech Advisor's conflicting 16 GB prose and 12 GB table.
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP180 MP
Optical zoom3× (better)2.5×
Front camera20 MP50 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.4–f/2.0 adjustable aperture and OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.250 MP f/2.0, 122° field of view and 2.5 cm macro
Telephoto camera64 MP periscope, f/2.5, OIS, 3× optical zoom and 1/2-inch sensor; maker CIPA 6.5 stabilisation rating applies to telephoto180 MP periscope, 1/1.49-inch sensor, f/2.6 and OIS
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display50 MP f/2.0 autofocus, 90° field of view, plus 3D depth-sensing camera
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom2.5x optical and up to 100x digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160, with EIS and OISUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps; OIS plus EIS
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Up to 4K 3840 x 2160
Camera featuresAI Enhanced Portrait, stage mode, HD Super Burst, smart focus, multi-video, high-resolution, time-lapse, night, macro, pro, slow motion, panorama, document scanning, light painting, HDR, Magic Color, Magic Pose and AI Enhanced NightAI Motion Sensing Capture, AI photography, aperture control, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, document scan, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, slow motion, light painting and HDR
Battery and charging
Battery6,660 mAh (better)5,600 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingUp to 66 WUp to 66 W
Battery life detailUK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,660 mAh typical and 6,510 mAh rated; maker states 25% silicon content and 921 Wh/L energy density5,600 mAh typical, 5,500 mAh rated lithium-polymer silicon-carbon battery; HONOR E1 power-management chip
Wired charging80 W HONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A with a compatible original charger80 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 20 V/4 A; compatible with 11 V/6 A, 10 V/4 A, 10 V/2.25 A, 5 V/4.5 A and 9 V/2 A. Maker rating controls over Tech Advisor's 100 W claim.
Wireless charging66 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible chargerUp to 66 W Wireless SuperCharge; compatible charging base sold separately
Charges other devicesWireless reverse charging supported; USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A; reverse wireless charging supported (Tech Advisor), wattage not specified
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight219 g (better)229 g
Thickness8.75 mm (better)8.9 mm
Height × width156.7 × 74.5 mm162.5 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Materials–Black glass back, 229 g; Epi Green PU back, 225 g. Main weight and image show Black; aluminium frame described by Tech Advisor.
StylusYes–
Size unfoldedWhite model 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm; other colours 156.7×145.6×4.1 mm. Folded white model is 8.75 mm and 219 g; other colours are 9.0 mm and 224 g. Maker overview excludes inner protective film and raised camera from the thinness/weight claim.–
ColoursRed, Gold, White and BlackBlack and Epi Green
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can decrease with wearIP68 laboratory test at up to 1.5 m static water for 30 minutes, water/device temperature difference no more than 5°C; resistance can decrease with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and face unlockFingerprint reader and secure 3D face unlock; optical in-screen reader identified by Tech Advisor
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsGravity, infrared, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, ambient light and proximity; infrared remote control
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo with DTS:X Ultra
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 10 based on Android 16MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; first China sales in January 2024, later UK/global launch
Software updates–Four major Android updates and five years of security updates; maker UK buy page lists February 2024 to February 2029 security period
AI featuresAI Meeting Agent, Fast-Flex, multi-window tools, HONOR Docs and Notes, Gemini, writing and translation tools, deepfake detection and AI photo editing; feature availability and OTA delivery varyMagic Portal drag-and-drop across apps, AI Privacy Call, HONOR C1+ RF chip and S1 discrete security chip; Magic Capsule and Magic Ring described by Tech Advisor
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner protective film, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on marketPhone with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM eject tool, regional warranty card and pre-attached protective film; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF-enhancement chip5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF enhancement chip
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM depending on market and carrier
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; maker lists 2.4 and 5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, Auracast, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 3/4/5, ASHA and LE Audio hearing-aid supportBluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD. Maker version controls over Tech Advisor's 5.4 prose.
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1Reader/writer and card-emulation modes; SIM-based NFC on SIM1 only, no peer-to-peer mode
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio; supplied cable is USB 2.0USB-C with OTG; generation not stated in maker sheet
PositioningGPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L1/L5 and A-GNSS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning

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