Honor has officially launched the Magic 6 Pro in China. The new high-end smartphone uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor among other things, but the real focus is on the improved camera system. However, the launch in this country will still be a few months away.
Honor has finally let the cat out of the bag: the manufacturer has officially presented the Honor Magic 6 Pro at a launch event in China. The new flagship smartphone is intended to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in China 5.699 yuan The equivalent price of the displayed smartphone is around 733 euros. There are no details yet on when the Magic 6 Pro will be available in Germany. Global launch should be performed MWC 2024 Held in Barcelona.
Design: Magic 6 Pro with new camera module
There are hardly any surprises when it comes to design, as Honor CEO Zhao Ming-George has already shared the first images showing the Magic 6 Pro shortly before the launch. Compared to the Honor Magic 5 Pro (review), there are only a few visual adjustments. The biggest difference is in the camera module As a circle embedded in a rectangle Either the whole thing is intended to be a reference to the rich history of this form in China. In addition, with texturing will remind of green color Winter landscape of Qinghai Lake On the Tibetan Plateau. The device will also be available in black, white, cyan and violet colors.
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Honor has already confirmed at the Snapdragon Summit 2023 that the Magic 6 Pro will be based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The chip has a new one Kryo CPU, which uses a 1+5+2 configuration. Compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, CPU performance is up to 33 percent better (multi-core), with a 15 percent increase in single-core performance. GPU is up to 28 percent faster.
The biggest performance improvement is probably in the AI ​​area, as the SoC here is said to work an impressive 98 percent faster. The chip also has 12 or 15 GB of RAM 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 storage from the side. The whole thing is powered by a particularly large one 5,600 mAh battery, which can be charged with a maximum of 80 watts. The battery can be charged wirelessly at up to 66 watts, while other devices can be charged with 7.5 watts using reverse wireless charging. An additional, newly developed C1 chip is also intended to improve power management and thus runtime.
Display: Punchhole goes in the middle
There is one in front 6.8 inch LTPO OLED display, which is rounded to the sides. The display has a FullHD+ resolution (2,800 x 1,280 pixels) and offers a fast refresh rate of 120 Hz, which dynamically adapts to image content. According to Honor, the panel used is local Up to 5,000 nits should be achieved. However, this value represents an absolute maximum value that can only be achieved with a low white content. However, it also overshadows the recently launched OnePlus 12. The PWM rate is also specified as 4,320 Hz.
“Magic Capsule” 3D FaceScan
A major change on the front concerns the dual punchholes with the 50MP selfie cam, which this year is no longer centered on the left. Instead, dual punchholes go with it 3D facescan In the center. The display cutout is complemented by a feature that Honor “Magic Capsule” Call it a feature that works like Apple’s Dynamic Island. Accordingly, notification icons, timers and other things are displayed in the capsule.
Honor Magic 5 Pro at €899
The Honor Magic 5 Pro features an extremely bright AMOLED display, a versatile camera system and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. There is also a full 512 GB of internal memory
Camera: Telephoto-camera mit 200 MP
Honor Magic 6 Pro has one again Triple-camera-setup, whose main camera is based on the Omnivision OV50H. The camera has a resolution of 50 MP, a 1/1.28 inch sensor and has Variable Blend (f/1.4 – f/2.0). The manufacturer installs one more 50-MP-sensor, which serves as an ultra-wide-angle camera. New is also exciting Periscope-camera mit 180 MP, f/2.6 and optical image stabilization. This means that a 100x zoom will again be possible, which is also pointed out by a letter on the camera module.
MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14
A new operating system is coming MagicOS 8.0 The user interface is based on the current Android 14 and will also come to the Honor Magic 5 Pro. The new user interface offers some new functions, including an improved multitasking feature, which is particularly impressive with the “any door” function. It allows you to easily exchange data with apps in the background using drag-and-drop. There are also some AI functions that will benefit the user experience.
Magic 6 Pro transmits via satellite
Moreover, the Honor Magic 6 Pro can transmit via satellite. However, this function should not be limited to emergency calls, as is the case with Apple. Instead, users should also be able to written message send and phone call Independent of mobile network. Honor will likely use its own advanced technology for this, which according to Ming, it will The most stable and energy-saving satellite connection should be enabled.
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