Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic7 Lite
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorMagic V6 | HonorMagic7 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2026 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Main screen | 7.95″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 2352 × 2172 (better) | 2700 × 1224 |
| Sharpness | 403 pixels per inch | 437 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits (better) | 4,000 nits |
| Cover screen | 6.52″, 2420 × 1080, 120 Hz | – |
| Display type | Foldable inner OLED and external OLED; both LTPO with adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh and 1.07 billion colours | AMOLED, 19.85:9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | – | 437 ppi (Honor) |
| Brightness detail | Inner HDR peak 5,000 nits and global peak 1,300 nits; cover HDR peak 6,000 nits and global peak 2,000 nits | 4,000 nits peak with a corresponding full-screen video source (Honor laboratory claim) |
| Always-on display | Supported on both displays | – |
| Screen protection | HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen with reinforced UTG; HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the cover | – |
| Display features | Both displays support a stylus; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, AI defocus, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and Natural Tone Display | 120 Hz maximum; 1.07 billion colours (8+2-bit), DCI-P3; 3,840 Hz PWM; SDR-to-HDR video enhancement and HDR10 improvement with compatible content |
| Cover screen | 6.52-inch LTPO OLED with 1–120 Hz refresh and stylus support | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Memory | 16 GB (better) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| CPU | Octa-core, two prime cores at 4.6 GHz and six performance cores at 3.62 GHz; 3 nm process confirmed by maker launch notice | 4× Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | – |
| Storage type | UK 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage confirmed by maker launch notice | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 5 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 64 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 3× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 20 MP (better) | 16 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS | 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67″ sensor, OIS and EIS; 9-in-1 pixel binning |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP and f/2.2 | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 64 MP periscope, f/2.5, OIS, 3× optical zoom and 1/2-inch sensor; maker CIPA 6.5 stabilisation rating applies to telephoto | – |
| Front camera | 20 MP f/2.2 on each display | 16 MP, ƒ/2.45 |
| Zoom | 3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× lossless zoom, with no separate optical telephoto camera |
| Video recording | Up to 3840×2160, with EIS and OIS | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160 |
| Front video | Up to 3840×2160 | 1080p recording; current maker sheet separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution |
| Camera features | AI 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 Night | Motion Sensing Capture, AI Eraser, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, time lapse, high-resolution, slow motion and Multi-Video |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,660 mAh (better) | 6,600 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 25.8 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 80 W (better) | Up to 66 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 66 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | UK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,660 mAh typical and 6,510 mAh rated; maker states 25% silicon content and 921 Wh/L energy density | 6,600 mAh typical, 6,500 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet lithium polymer; up to 25.8 hours online video or 48.4 hours online music in flight mode with Wi-Fi (Honor laboratory testing) |
| Wired charging | 80 W HONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A with a compatible original charger | 66 W maximum with compatible original charger and cable; Turbo charging mode |
| Wireless charging | 66 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger | – |
| Charges other devices | Wireless reverse charging supported; USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 A | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Foldable | Standard |
| Weight | 219 g | 189 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 7.98 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 156.7 × 74.5 mm | 162.8 × 75.5 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Stylus | Yes | – |
| Size unfolded | White 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. | – |
| Colours | Red, Gold, White and Black | Titanium Purple, Titanium Black |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can decrease with wear | IP64; maker's 2 m drop claim is a controlled laboratory test on smooth granite, with accidental damage still possible |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor and face unlock | Fingerprint unlock and 2D face recognition |
| Sensors | Gravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensors | – |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with HONOR Sound | Dual stereo speakers; additional-volume mode for supported uses |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 | MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 |
| AI features | AI 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 vary | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, Parallel Space and camera AI Eraser |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner protective film, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on market | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick-start guide, protective film and warranty card; contents vary by market |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF-enhancement chip | 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Dual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrier | Nano-SIM and eSIM; second slot supports nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, eSIM only on single-SIM models, depending on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 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 support | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | Reader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1 | Supported |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio; supplied cable is USB 2.0 | USB-C, USB 2.0; OTG; USB-C headphones |
| Positioning | GPS 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 positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning |
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