Honor Magic6 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic6 (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 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5450); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,379,245).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3966144 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic6 by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (91/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.