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Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic8 Pro

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HonorMagic V6HonorMagic8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026January 2026
Display
Main screen7.95″6.71″
Resolution2352 × 21722808 × 1256
Sharpness403 pixels per inch458 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits6,000 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 coloursLTPO OLED, FHD+, 1.07 billion colours
Brightness detailInner HDR peak 5,000 nits and global peak 1,300 nits; cover HDR peak 6,000 nits and global peak 2,000 nits6,000 nits HDR peak; 4,000 nits peak at 20% of the screen; 1,800 nits global peak; 1 nit minimum
Always-on displaySupported on both displays–
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen with reinforced UTG; HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the coverHONOR NanoCrystal Shield (SGS 5-star drop resistance)
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 refresh rate; 4320 Hz PWM dimming (switched on manually, works in low light); Chip-Level AI Defocus Display; Dynamic Dimming; Circular Polarized Display 2.0; AI Circadian Night Display; TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 5.0 certification
Cover screen6.52-inch LTPO OLED with 1–120 Hz refresh and stylus support–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory16 GB12 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; 2 × Prime cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 × Performance cores at 3.62 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 840Adreno 840
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage confirmed by maker launch notice–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP200 MP
Optical zoom3×3.7×
Front camera20 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP Ultra Night Main Camera, 23 mm, ƒ/1.6, 1/1.3-inch sensor, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large pixel output
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.250 MP Ultra Wide Camera, ƒ/2.0, 122° field of view, 2.5 cm HD 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 telephoto200 MP Ultra Night Telephoto Camera, 85 mm, 3.7× optical zoom, ƒ/2.6, 1/1.4-inch sensor, OIS
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 90° field of view, plus a 3D depth-sensing camera
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom3.7× optical; digital zoom up to 200× (added by a software update)
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160, with EIS and OISUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 120 fps; EIS and OIS
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Up to 4K (3840 × 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 NightCIPA 6.5-stop stabilisation on the main and telephoto cameras; Magic Color AI colour tuning; Ultra Night, Stabilization and Portrait engines; Stage Mode; Moving Photo; High-Res photos up to 16,320 × 12,288 pixels; single LED flash
Battery and charging
Battery6,660 mAh6,270 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 66 WUp to 80 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 densitySilicon-carbon battery; rated capacity 6,090 mAh; EU energy label class A, 63 h 53 min per charge, 1,600 charge cycles
Wired charging80 W HONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A with a compatible original charger100 W HONOR SuperCharge (up to 20 V/5 A); charger sold separately
Wireless charging66 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger80 W HONOR Wireless SuperCharge; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devicesWireless reverse charging supported; USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AWired reverse power over USB-C OTG, up to 5 V/1 A
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight219 g219 g
Thickness8.75 mm8.4 mm
Height × width156.7 × 74.5 mm161.15 × 75 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYesNo
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 BlackSunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black
Buttons–AI Button, separate from the power button (double press opens Camera, long press opens AI Screen Suggestions; customisable)
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can decrease with wearIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529, IP69K under ISO 20653:2023; EU label gives immersion to 2 m
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and face unlock3D face unlock (time-of-flight depth camera) and 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsGravity sensor, infrared sensor (infrared remote control), fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers (dual 1216 units); HONOR AI Surround Subwoofer with an 8 cc sound chamber; HONOR Sound
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 10 based on Android 16MagicOS 10 (based on Android 16)
Software updates–At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates (EU product information sheet)
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 varyHONOR AI with AI Screen Suggestions, AI Settings Agent and AI Photos Agent (AI Eraser, AI Outpainting, AI Cutout); Magic Portal; Google Gemini with Gemini Live
Safety features–AI Deepfake Detection and AI Voice Cloning Detection for calls and video chats
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, USB-C cable, quick start guide, eject tool, warranty card, screen protector film (fitted); no charger
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF-enhancement chip5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD and FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierDual SIM (SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2)
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), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO
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 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 and LHDC 5.0
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1NFC (card emulation and reader/writer modes)
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio; supplied cable is USB 2.0USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; no headphone jack
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 (L1+L5), A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5)

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