Magic 6
SD8 Gen 3 flagship with silicon-carbon battery.
The Magic 6 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Mar 2024, with a launch price of €899. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a 6.79" curved AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 main camera and a 5,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 82/100 — A camera-and-battery flagship. Standout strengths: 180 mp periscope telephoto. and silicon-carbon 5,300 mah + 80 w/66 w wireless. Main trade-off: magicos adjustments needed.
A camera-and-battery flagship.
Magic 6 pairs a 180 MP periscope and variable-aperture main with a silicon-carbon battery and SD8 Gen 3. MagicOS polish is the main caveat.
Read the full review- 180 MP periscope telephoto.
- Silicon-carbon 5,300 mAh + 80 W/66 W wireless.
- 5,000-nit LTPO panel + IP68.
- SD8 Gen 3 + Wi-Fi 7.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Magic 6 compares
| Magic 6 | iPhone 15 Plus | Honor 200 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A16 Bionic | SD 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.79" curved AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.7" OLED 60 Hz | 6.78" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.95 |
| Battery | 5,300 mAh | 4,383 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | €899 | $899 | $699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magic 6 released?
The Magic 6 was released in Mar 2024.
How much does the Magic 6 cost?
The Magic 6 launched at €899 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Magic 6 screen size and type?
The Magic 6 has a 6.79" curved AMOLED 120 Hz display, reaching up to 5,000 nits peak brightness.
What chipset does the Magic 6 use?
The Magic 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Magic 6 have?
The Magic 6 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Magic 6 battery capacity?
The Magic 6 has a 5,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the Magic 6 charge?
The Magic 6 supports 80 W wired charging.
Does the Magic 6 have wireless charging?
The Magic 6 supports 66 W wireless charging.
What is the Magic 6 main camera?
The Magic 6 has a 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 main camera.
Does the Magic 6 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Magic 6 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 180 MP, 2.5× periscope.
Does the Magic 6 have 5G?
The Magic 6 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Magic 6 waterproof?
The Magic 6 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How long will the Magic 6 get software updates?
The Magic 6 update policy: 4 major OS.
How much does the Magic 6 weigh?
The Magic 6 weighs 187 g.
What colours does the Magic 6 come in?
The Magic 6 is available in 3 colours: Black, Green, Purple.
Is the Magic 6 worth buying?
Magic 6 pairs a 180 MP periscope and variable-aperture main with a silicon-carbon battery and SD8 Gen 3. MagicOS polish is the main caveat. SpecEagle gives the Magic 6 an editorial score of 82/100.
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