Highlights
- Honor Magic 6 series includes standard, Pro, and Porsche Design models.
- First Honor smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
- Expected to offer quad-curved OLED displays and advanced charging capabilities.
- To debut with Magic OS 8.0, based on Android 14.
Reportedly, Honor is on the brink of introducing the Magic 6 series, with the launch event scheduled for January 10 and 11.
Honor Magic 6 Series Launch
As is the case nowadays with most smartphone lineups, this series, is likely to include the standard Magic 6 and Magic 6 Pro devices.
Also, there were recent reports of Porsche collaborating with Honor for a smartphone.
Reports are indicating that the Magic 6 Porsche Design is the one everyone is talking about all three devices are expected to be the first to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, alongside other premium features.
The Magic 6 series is anticipated to boast advanced features such as quad-curved OLED displays and super fast charging capabilities, including up to 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Apart from just the specs, the devices will also mark Honor’s foray into the latest software innovations with Magic OS 8.0, based on Android 14, a first for the company’s handsets.
Furthermore, the Magic 6 series may also bring to the table the one-inch, 50MP OmniVision OV50K primary camera, catering to the growing demands of high-quality smartphone photography.
The addition of two-way satellite communication support will position Honor alongside Huawei as the second Chinese brand to offer this advanced connectivity feature.
Honor 90 GT Launch
More recently, Honor had announced the Honor 90 GT in the Chinese market.
The device is a dual SIM smartphone running on Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2, and boasts a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it offers up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.
The device features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, complemented by a 16MP front camera.
It’s equipped with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and connectivity options like 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Honor Magic 6 Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2024 (Expected) |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.35 x 2.97 x 0.31 in) |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1224 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.76:9 |
| PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.68% |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits (peak), Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 160 MP f/2.4 (Periscope) 50 MP 13mm, 122˚, 1/2.5″, AF f/2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | AI Motion Sensing Capture,AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture,Multi-Video, Night shot, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Panorama, Filter,Watermark, Scan Document, HIGH-RES,Super Macro, Capture smiles,Time-lapse, Timer,Movie, Slow-MO,Story |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MagicOS 7.3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xPrime Core@ 3.3 GHz & 5xPerformance Cores@3.2 GHz & 2xEfficiency Cores@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
FAQs
What models are included in the Honor Magic 6 series?
The series is expected to feature the Honor Magic 6, Magic 6 Pro, and a special Porsche Design edition.
What chipset powers the Honor Magic 6 series?
The series is reported to be the first to incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
What are the anticipated features of the Honor Magic 6 series?
The devices are expected to come with quad-curved OLED displays, up to 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a 50MP OmniVision primary camera
What are the pricing details of the Honor 90 GT in China?
The Honor 90 GT is priced at CNY 2,599 for the 12GB + 256GB model. Other variants, including the 16GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB, are priced at CNY 2,899 and CNY 3,199, respectively.
The top-end 24GB + 1TB model is available at CNY 3,699. The phone is set to be available for purchase from December 26 on the Honor China website.
What display features does the Honor 90 GT offer?
The Honor 90 GT boasts a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 3,840Hz PWM dimming rate.
This combination aims to deliver a high-quality visual experience with smooth and crisp imagery.
What unique display features does the Honor Magic 6 offer?
The Honor Magic 6 boasts a quad-curved OLED display with 3840Hz PWM dimming and Oasis eye-protection.
The display is further reinforced with Honor’s Jurhino glass for enhanced drop and impact resistance.
Can you detail the camera specifications of the Honor Magic 6?
The Honor Magic 6 is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main camera with variable aperture and OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, offering versatility in photography.
What are the expected power and charging capabilities of the Honor Magic 6?
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the Honor Magic 6 is expected to have a 5,800mAh Qinghai Lake battery.
It supports 66W wired fast charging, and rumors suggest potential wireless charging capabilities.
What distinguishes the Honor Magic 6 Porsche Design model?
The Porsche Design version of the Honor Magic 6 features a unique dual-tone red/maroon and black leather finish.
It also includes a central circular camera module, with triple cameras and a horizontal LED flash, enhancing its luxurious appearance.
What is the new AI assistant YOYO capable of?
YOYO is an on-device AI assistant powered by a large language model with 7 billion parameters.
It can answer questions, create short videos, and provide personalized recommendations without requiring cloud data.
What does Magic Capsule bring to the table?
Magic Capsule is a new interaction method that uses eye-tracking technology. Though specific details are yet to be released, it promises to offer a new way to engage with your smartphone.
What are the hardware specifications of the Honor Magic 6 series?
The Honor Magic 6 series will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. The Pro version is also expected to include a 12MP ultrawide selfie camera and a time-of-flight (ToF) 3D camera.
When can we expect the Honor Magic 6 series to be released?
While Honor has not yet provided a specific release date, the Magic 6 series is expected to be launched early next year.
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