Honor Magic V6 Review
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The Verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe Honor Magic V6 stands out with its impressive 5000 nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for outdoor use and fast-paced games, but its high price tag is only justified if you can utilize its advanced features like the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26 which offers similar performance at a slightly higher cost, in 2026 this device is best suited for heavy users but shows its age in battery health degradation risks
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Outstanding check_circle Pros
- The Honor Magic V6 features a large 7.95-inch foldable LTPO2 AMOLED display with a high 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for watching videos or gaming on the go, you can enjoy seamless visuals during your daily commute
- The device is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, providing fast performance and efficient battery life, you can get a full day of use with moderate to heavy usage
- The Honor Magic V6 has a long-lasting 6660 mAh battery, with support for 80W wired and 66W wireless charging, you can quickly top up your battery during a coffee break and get up to 50% charge in no time
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- The Honor Magic V6 has a high price tag, making it less accessible to budget-conscious buyers, who may prefer the Nothing Phone 3 for its similar features at a lower cost
- The device's camera system, while good, may not be as advanced as some of its competitors, such as the Google Pixel 10, which offers better low-light performance and more features
- The Honor Magic V6's battery health degradation risks may be a concern for some buyers, who may prefer a device with a more robust battery, such as the Samsung Galaxy A56, which has a reputation for long-lasting battery life
Technical Specifications
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NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, March 01 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 13 |
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BODY
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.7 x 145.6 x 4.0 mm or 4.1 mm Folded: 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm or 9.0 mm |
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| Weight | 219 g or 224 g (7.72 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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DISPLAY
| Type | Foldable LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, 5000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2172 x 2352 pixels (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Honor Super Armored Inner Screen |
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PLATFORM
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
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MEMORY
| Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF |
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| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
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SELFIE CAMERA
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
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| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
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SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2 |
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FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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BATTERY
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6660 mAh - Global 7150 mAh (1TB), 6850 mAh (256/512GB) - China |
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| Charging | 80W wired 66W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
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MISC
| Colors | Gold, Red, White, Black |
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| Models | PNM-N49, PNM-AN10, PNM-AN20 |
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