Alongside the launch of the Honor Magic V2 RSR, the brand also brought the Magic6 Pro to the global shores. It becomes the first smartphone in the world to feature a 180MP periscope camera. The smartphone had debuted in China last month, hence the global version also comes with the same specifications. The Honor Magic6 Pro is a flagship offering with a host of premium specifications.
Honor Magic 6Pro debuts internationally
Starting with the design, the Honor Magic6 Pro has a flat frame and a circular camera module. It is IP68-certified dust and water-resistant. The device features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The screen is equipped with a NanoCrystal Shield that is claimed to be 10 times drop-resistant.
The Honor Magic6 Pro boasts a 6.80-inch curved AMOLED display with a pill-shaped cutout for the front camera. Honor calls the cutout as Magic Capsule and it has Apple’s Dynamic Island-like functionality. It offers an FHD+ resolution, an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,600 nits peak brightness. The device is Dolby Vision and HDR Vision certified. Additionally, the smartphone also packs 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, circadian night display, and more.
Photography and Performance
In the photography department, the Honor Magic6 Pro has a flagship-grade triple camera system. The setup comprises of a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor with a 122-degree field of view. There is a 50MP Ultra HD primary 1/1.3-inch sensor with a self-adjusting aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/2.0. It also supports OIS. Lastly, the phone features a large 1/1.49-inch 180MP periscope lens making it the first in the global markets. It has a f/2.6 aperture, OIS support, 2.5x optical zoom, and 100x digital zoom. There are also various AI-based features that should appeal to photography enthusiasts.
In terms of performance, the Honor Magic6 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. There’s an Honor C1+ RF enhancement chip for better connection and an Honor S1 discrete security chip for privacy protection. The smartphone packs 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It draws its power from a 5,600mAh silicone-carbon battery unit with support for 80W wired and 66W wireless charging. The Magic 6 Pro ships with MagicOS 8.0 out of the box.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Magic6 Pro is offered in Glacier White, Lake Blue, Epi Green, Cloud Purple, and Black color options. It carries a price tag of EUR 1,299. Pre-orders for the phone start today with availability from March 1. The Magic 6 Pro RSR will also be announced next month in collaboration with Porsche Design.
