Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,380,839); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Honor Magic6 Ultimate by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.