Honor Magic 6 Pro: Is it worth of money?

Honor has always been a prominent name in smartphone innovation. Originally part of Huawei, it is now a separate company. With the Magic series, Honor launches their top-tier smartphones. Magic series has been steadily improving its features over the past few years. The new Honog Magic 6 Pro was released on 18th January globally. This phone is currently available in Bangladesh too. Let’s look at the specifications, pros, cons, and price of Honor Magic 6 Pro for a better understanding of its value.

Key Features of Honor Magic 6 pro

Design

The Honor Magic 6 Pro inherits a design, that evolved from its predecessor, the Magic 5 Pro. It measures 162.5 mm by 75.8 mm by 8.9mm with a 6.8-inch display, making it a great choice for those who prefer larger screens. 

Despite its size, it weighs 225g, making it lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (232g). 

The phone showcases a refined "Star Wheel" camera module. This design adds a unique look and makes the phone more comfortable to hold. 

It has a glass front. It comes with a glass or silicone polymer built panel on the rear side. Unlike flagships such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max or Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Magic 6 Pro is not built with titanium. However, 6 Pro offers durability with its IP68 water and dust resistance. 

Display

The Honor Magic 6 Pro features a 6.8-inch OLED display with curved edges that spill over the sides of the device, setting it apart from most flat-edged phones. It includes a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate for smooth scrolling. 6 pro features a 1280 by 2800 pixels resolution.

The display uses Honor’s Circadian Night Display technology to filter blue light, improving sleep quality and has a high 4,320Hz PWM dimming cycle rate to reduce eye strain. It ensures a clear and vibrant display with a peak HDR brightness of 5,000 nits in specialized conditions and around 1,600 nits in everyday use. 

Honor’s NanoCrystal Shield protects the screen, claimed to be 10 times stronger than regular glass. It offers durability against daily wear and tear.

Performances

The Honor Magic 6 Pro is powered by Qualcomm‍‍`s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s 4 nm chipset, ensuring fast and efficient performance. The processor is combined with GPU Adreno 750.

It comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, allowing for smooth multitasking and ample space for apps and media. 

The phone runs on Honor‍‍`s Magic OS 8.0, based on Android 14, and includes unique features like Magic Capsule for quick control of music, timers, notifications, and calls. Magic Portal simplifies app switching with a single swipe. Although lacking generative AI tools, the Magic 6 Pro promises four years of Android updates and five years of security updates.

This setup easily handles web browsing, messaging, gaming, and video streaming. 

Cameras

The Honor Magic 6 Pro has come with a powerful camera system. 

It includes a 50MP wide lens with an adjustable aperture (f/1.4-2.0), automatically switching for optimal lighting conditions. The 180MP periscope telephoto lens (f/2.6) offers 2.5x optical zoom and 5x lossless zoom. Additionally, there’s a 50MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.0) and a 50 MP front-facing camera. 

The rear cameras can record 4K video at up to 60 fps, while the front camera supports a maximum of 4K video recording at 30 fps.

Battery and Charger

The Honor Magic 6 Pro features a 5,600mAh silicon-carbon battery, offering about a day and a half of casual use. 

It supports 80W wired and 66W wireless charging, though no charger is included in the box. 

Honor claims a full charge takes 40 minutes, which tests confirmed. Using a 100W charger, the phone reached 36% charge in 15 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes, and a full charge in 46 minutes. This is faster than charging times for iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S24 models but slightly slower than the Xiaomi 14 and OnePlus 12R. However, the lower-wattage chargers will result in slower charging.

Pros and cons of Honor Magic 6 Pro

Pros

- 5G and NFC support
- LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- High brightness rating
- Excellent performance for gaming and multitasking
- Triple camera with 2.5x optical zoom
- 4K video recording with gyro-EIS
- Long battery life with fast wired and wireless charging
- IP68 dust/water resistance 
- Stereo speakers
- Infrared port
- Latest Android 14 with MagicOS 8
- Emergency SOS via satellite
- Advanced selfie camera with TOF 3D and 4K video recording.

Cons

- Slightly unreliable software

- Slightly heavy

- No audio jack

- Cameras are inconsistent

- No charger in the box

- No micro SD card slot

- Curved display

- No 8K video recording

Price of the Honor Magic 6 Pro in Bangladesh

Honor Magic 6 Pro is available in Bangladesh for around BDT 1,15,000. However, the price may vary depending on the sellers.

Conclusion

The Honor Magic 6 Pro is a high-end smartphone that excels in multiple areas. Its sophisticated design, highlighted by an OLED display with a higher refresh rate and durable build, is complemented by impressive performance powered by the powerful chipset, innovative software, and vast memory. The camera system features a wide lens with an adjustable aperture, a periscope telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide lens. This triple rear camera series offers versatile photography capabilities. The battery supports fast wired and wireless charging, ensuring extended use. 

However, the 6 Pro lacks a micro SD card slot and audio jack. 

Overall, the Honor Magic 6 Pro‍‍`s robust feature set makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a high-performance flagship device.