Honor Magic6 Unveiling Specs Prices Pros & Cons

Design and Build

The Honor Magic6 boasts an elegant and modern design with dimensions of 161.8 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm and a weight that varies between 199 g or 206 g depending on the model. It features a premium build with either a glass front and back or a silicone polymer back, which is environmentally friendly and known as eco-leather. The device supports a dual SIM setup, using Nano-SIMs, and allows for dual standby.

Display

The smartphone features a stunning LTPO OLED display that measures 6.78 inches, providing a rich visual experience with 1B colors. With a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR capabilities, the screen offers smooth and vibrant visuals. It supports a peak brightness of 5000 nits, making it ideal for outdoor usage. The resolution stands at 1264 x 2800 pixels, ensuring crisp images with a pixel density of approximately 453 ppi. To ensure durability, the display is protected by Jurhino glass.

Platform and Performance

Running on Android 14 with the customized MagicOS 8, the Honor Magic6 provides users with the latest features and a user-friendly interface. At the heart of the device is the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, built on a 4nm process. This powerhouse includes an octa-core CPU that comprises one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0 GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3 GHz. The Adreno 750 GPU takes care of graphics tasks, ensuring high performance in gaming and other graphic-intensive applications.

Memory and Storage

The Honor Magic6 provides ample storage options with no card slot for expansion, focusing instead on internal storage availability of 256GB paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, or a 512GB option with 16GB of RAM. This provides users with plenty of space for apps, media, and other data, along with seamless multitasking capabilities.

Camera System

The device is equipped with a versatile and powerful triple camera setup. The main wide camera features a 50 MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, laser autofocus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and optical image stabilization (OIS), perfect for detailed photography. Additionally, there’s a 32 MP telephoto lens offering 2.5x optical zoom and a 50 MP ultrawide lens with a 122° field of view, providing flexibility for all photography needs. The camera system supports features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama, and can record videos in 4K at 30/60fps or 1080p at various frame rates, complete with gyro-EIS and HDR for enhanced video quality. The front houses a single 50 MP selfie camera, capable of 4K video recording, ensuring high-quality selfies and video calls.

Sound and Connectivity

The Honor Magic6 offers stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience, though it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack, typical of modern smartphone designs moving towards wireless solutions. Connectivity-wise, the smartphone supports a wide array of technologies including Wi-Fi 6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD support, various global positioning systems like GPS and GLONASS, and NFC for contactless payments. It also features an infrared port for remote control functions but lacks FM radio. The included USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support ensures modern wired connectivity standards.

Battery and Charging

Powering the Honor Magic6 is a robust 5450 mAh battery, designed for long-lasting usage throughout the day. It supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, allowing for rapid power replenishment. For added convenience, the device also supports reverse wireless charging and 5W reverse wired charging, enabling it to act as a power source for other compatible devices.

Additional Features

The smartphone comes equipped with various sensors, including an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, and color spectrum sensor, all designed to enhance user experience and device security.

Color and Model Variants

Available in an array of stylish colors, including Black, Green, Blue, Purple, and White, the Honor Magic6 caters to diverse tastes. The device carries the model number BVL-AN00, priced at about 570 EUR, offering a competitive price point given its features and specifications.