HONOR Magic 6 Pro vs HONOR Magic 5 Pro: What’s different?
HONOR has just released their latest Magic6 Pro flagship here in Malaysia, succeeding last year’s Magic5 Pro. If you’re wondering how much has changed within a year, check out our brief spec comparison between the 2023 HONOR Magic5 Pro and 2024 HONOR Magic6 Pro.
HONOR Magic5 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Spec comparison
| HONOR Magic5 Pro | HONOR Magic6 Pro | |
| Launch Price | RM4,299 – 12GB+512GB | RM4,499 – 12GB+512GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.81″ LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1312x2848p), 120Hz, 1,800nits (peak) | 6.8″ LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1280x2800p), 120Hz, 5,000nits (peak), NanoCrystal Shield |
| Rear Camera | 50MP 1/1.12″ wide w/ OIS 50MP periscope telephoto w/ OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP 1/1.3″ wide w/ OIS 180MP periscope telephoto w/ OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 50MP ultra-wide |
| Rear Camera Recording | Support for 4K at 60fps | Support for 4K at 60fps |
| Front Camera | 12MP front camera 3D depth camera | 50MP front camera 3D depth camera |
| Front Camera Recording | Support for 4K | Support for 4K |
| Battery & Charging | 5,100mAh; 66W wired, 50W wireless | 5,600mAh; 80W wired, 66W wireless |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
HONOR Magic5 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: What’s different?
The first obvious difference is that despite both versions coming in a single 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration, this year’s Magic6 Pro launches at a slightly more expensive price tag compared to the Magic5 Pro.
What you’ll be getting in return with that extra RM200 are upgrades across the board. The Magic6 Pro will fittingly utilize the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a direct upgrade from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on the Magic5 Pro, which at that time was the top-line processor of 2023.
The new NanoCrystal Shield on the Magic6 Pro’s display are also worth the mention. Its received SGS’s Five Star Overall Glass Drop Resistance Ability certification, promising a sturdier layer of protection that was missing on the Magic5 Pro. Additionally, displays on the Magic6 Pro are a great deal brighter at 5,000nits versus the 1,800nits peak brightness on the Magic5 Pro.
One big upgrade on this year’s HONOR flagship is the switch up from a 50MP to a 180MP periscope telephoto lens. Front cameras also receive a megapixel bump from 12MP to now 50MP. Other than that, everything else is largely the same.
There’s also improvements in the battery department with the Magic6 Pro now packing 5,600mAh, with support for 80W wired and 66W wireless charging.
And finally, the Magic6 Pro now gets a vegan leather version for its Epi Green design. It also comes in a non-vegan leather Black version.
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