Honor Magic6 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic6 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,345,589); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 158); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic6 Pro better?
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2345589
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345589 | 3966144 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 158 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Pro
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic6 Pro by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Pro (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Honor Magic6 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic6 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.