The MagicOS 8.0 interface, powered by Android 14, powers the Honor Magic 6 and Magic 6 Pro.
Today (February), at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, the Honor Magic V2 lineup and the Honor Magic 6 series made their premiere internationally. The most recent smartphones in the Magic 6 series are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and run MagicOS 8.0, a skin based on Android 14. Conversely, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC-powered Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphones come with the MagicOS 7.2 UI, which is based on Android 13. With its triple back cameras and LTPO OLED display, the Honor Magic 6 series is impressive. Their dust and water resistance is certified IP68. The Chinese market currently offers the Honor Magic V2 and Honor Magic 6 series.
Pricing and availability for the Honor Magic V2 and Honor Magic 6 series
The Honor Magic 6 Pro’s price for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model is EUR 1,299, or approximately Rs. 1,16,600. Pre-orders will be accepted beginning on February 25 and sales will begin on March 1.
The Honor Magic V2 RSR with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at EUR 2,699, or around Rs. 2,42,000. Reservations will open on February 25 and sales will begin in Europe on March 18.
Specifications for the Honor Magic 6 and Honor Magic 6 Pro
The 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,264×2,800 pixels) OLED display of the dual SIM (Nano) Honor Magic 6 and Magic 6 Pro runs on the MagicOS 8.0 interface, which is based on Android 14. The refresh rate of the display can be adjusted from 1Hz to 120Hz. The 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, together with a maximum 1TB storage capacity and up to 16GB of RAM, powers both variants.
The 180-megapixel 2.5x periscope telephoto camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) capability and a 100x digital zoom are part of the triple rear camera array that comes with the Honor Magic 6 Pro. A 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/1.4 to f/2.0 variable aperture and an additional 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.0 aperture and autofocus are also included in the camera unit. It has a 3D depth sensor and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera on the front.
A triple back camera unit is also included with the Honor Magic 6. It consists of a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with autofocus, and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.9 aperture and OIS compatibility. For selfies and video chats, the phone has a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth, GPS/AGPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC, OTG, and a USB Type-C connector are among the connectivity choices available on the Honor Magic 6 series. There are several sensors on board, such as a proximity sensor, color temperature sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. Additionally, the phone has a fingerprint sensor embedded in the touchscreen. In addition, the phone has two microphones and two speakers with DTS:X Ultra sound effects. The IP68 rating for dust and water protection applies to both versions.
A 5,600mAh battery that supports both 66W and 80W cable charging powers the Honor Magic 6 Pro. The Honor Magic 6 boasts a 5,450mAh battery that supports both 50W and 66W wireless charging, courtesy of Honor.
Specifications for the Honor Magic V2 and Honor Magic V2 RSR
The Honor’s Magic V2 made its debut in September of last year at IFA 2023. Later, the business announced the Honor Magic V2 RSR, a limited edition foldable phone with a unique design and Porsche Agate Grey color. This was made possible by a collaboration with Porsche Design. MagicOS 7.2, which is based on Android 13, powers both the Honor Magic V2 and Honor Magic V2 RSR. They have a 7.92-inch inner OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a 6.43-inch OLED cover display. Their Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which has 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage, powers them. The thickness of them is 9.9 mm.
A triple rear camera unit consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 20-megapixel telephoto unit is featured in the Honor Magic V2 series. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is included. They have a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged with a 66W cable.