Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic V6 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Comparison between Honor Magic V6 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor Magic8 Pro Air is the pick for a brighter display and more capable cameras, while Honor Magic V6 suits buyers who want a foldable with a much larger battery. The choice is close overall: their scores are 9.0 and 8.8.
Magic8 Pro Air leads on the display with LTPO OLED, 6,000 nits and 461 ppi, versus AMOLED, 5,000 nits and 403 ppi on the V6. It also posts the stronger AnTuTu result, 3,427,702 versus 3,064,177, while both phones offer 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Magic8 Pro Air leads on the main camera with a 1/1.3″ sensor and 1.2 µm pixels, versus 1/1.56″ and 1 µm, and its front camera is 50MP versus 20MP. Magic V6 answers with a 6,660mAh battery versus 5,500mAh, 66W versus 50W wireless charging and a foldable design; it is heavier at 224g versus 155g.
Honor Magic V6
Honor Magic8 Pro Air is the better buy for a 6,000-nit LTPO OLED display and a 50MP front camera.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Magic V6 is the better buy for a foldable with a 6,660mAh battery and 66W wireless charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic V6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,660 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Wireless charging power
- 66 W
- against 50 W
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against B
Honor Magic8 Pro Air, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,427,702
- against 3,064,177
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 5,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 403 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | ARM G1-Ultra |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 4.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,064,177 | 3,427,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,781 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,189 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. | Octa-core CPU with one 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra core, three 3.5 GHz C1-Premium cores, and four 2.7 GHz C1-Pro cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,702 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Red, White, Black | Black, White, Purple, Orange, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 145.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.7 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | 210 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,660 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 63 h |
| Wireless charging power | 66 W Best value | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.95″ Best value | 6.31″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,172 px Best value | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,352 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Anti-reflective coating, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.52″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 6,000 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, Satellite Connectivity | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 10,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Magic V6 | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PNM-N49, PNM-AN10, PNM-AN20 | LDY-AN00 |
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