Honor Magic6vsHuawei Mate 70 Pro

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor Magic6
Magic6
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Honor Magic6 boasts an impressive battery life that easily lasts a day and a half consistently.
The Honor Magic6's display is an impressive feat of engineering with stunning visuals and smooth motion handling.
The Honor Magic6's exceptional camera system is its standout feature, producing impressive images across various lighting conditions.
The Honor Magic6 excels in performance with fast processors, seamless multitasking, and stable results across demanding tasks effortlessly.
Huawei
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Mate 70 Pro
Processor:Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9020
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro series delivers impressive battery life with up to 14 hours of moderate use consistently.
The most important takeaway is the Mate X6's display features an adaptive refresh rate and high peak brightness capabilities.
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro features an advanced camera system with variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens capabilities.
The Mate 70 Pro Plus boasts the most advanced camera setup and superior image quality performance overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor Magic6
3.30 GHz
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
2.50 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor Magic6
12GB
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
12GB

Storage

Tie
Honor Magic6
256GB
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
256GB

Weight

Winner
Honor Magic6
206g
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
221g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor Magic6
Huawei Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9020
CPU
1x3.3GHz Cortex, X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex, A520
2x2.5GHz+6x2.15GHz+4x1.6GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Deca-Core
Nanometer
4
5
Frequency
3.30
2.50
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 750
Maleoon 910
RAM
12
12
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
N/A
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
N/A
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
RGB sensor
N/A
Yes
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
2069877
1248520
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 97% of devices
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor Magic6

Strengths

Excellent set of cameras
Great low light performance
Ultra-wide photos are sharp
Front-facing camera produces excellent footage
Bright and brilliant screen

Weaknesses

Unappealing pull-style notch design
No charger or case included in the box

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

Strengths

The phone features a flagship camera
It takes the camera-focused mate series to the next level with a variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens
The main camera comes with a red maple primary color camera ensuring excellent photos in complex lighting conditions
The telephoto lens can now capture macro photos as well
The frame is shiny made of metal and has a slightly curved design when viewed from the side
The back design is truly eye-catching with a cross pattern and shiny finish
The phone comes with several new themes

Weaknesses

No cons mentioned in the text, however it's worth noting that there are some limitations such as
The camera sensor on mate 70 Pro Plus is more advanced than mate 70 Pro which might make the latter seem less impressive
The phone's thickness when folded is similar to many gaming phones which might not be ideal for everyone
No further information provided about battery life, performance or other features of the phone
Read Full Reviews

Honor Magic6

The Honor Magic6 Pro is a well-rounded flagship phone that excels in various aspects. The device features a bright and brilliant screen with excellent color accuracy, making it perfect for multimedia consumption. In terms of performance, the phone delivers smooth and fast UI experience, making multitasking and gaming a breeze. The camera system is impressive, with great low-light performance thanks to the f/1.4 mechanical variable aperture lens. The main camera handles bright colors well, capturing detailed images even in direct sunlight. The Ultra-wide camera produces sharp photos with plenty of details. The phone also features a 50MP front-facing camera that takes excellent selfies and supports AI-powered motion capture technology. This feature allows for smooth and blur-free photography of moving subjects. Other notable features include fast charging (up to 35 minutes at 80W), loudspeakers, and IP67 water resistance. The device has its own dedicated security chip and a time-of-flight sensor that powers the advanced facial recognition system. The design is sleek, with a metal frame and glass back, but it's marred by the somewhat divisive "punch hole" style notch on the screen. This design choice may not appeal to everyone, but it does come with the added benefit of secure 3D face unlocking. In conclusion, the Honor Magic6 Pro is an excellent flagship phone that offers a great balance of performance, cameras, and features. It's a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed device without breaking the bank.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship series: the Mate 70 Pro Plus, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate X6 foldable phone. The Mate 70 series boasts an advanced camera system with a variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens, ensuring exceptional photography capabilities in various lighting conditions. Meanwhile, the Mate X6 foldable phone redefines slimness with a thickness of just 4.6mm in its unfolded state, making it the thinnest foldable phone to date. With impressive specs, sleek designs, and innovative features, these devices are poised to revolutionize the smartphone market. In this review, we'll delve into the details of each model.

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