A Mechanical Marvel
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- The Honor Magic V6 is largely an iterative upgrade over the V5, with much carryover in design and features, making it feel more like a V5 Plus or Pro than a wholly new model.
- The V6 is thinner and more robust than its predecessor, featuring IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, enhanced impact-resistant cover glass, and improved internal component design to save space and accommodate a large 6,660mAh battery.
- Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 15GB RAM and 512GB storage, the phone delivers exceptional performance and gaming experience without overheating issues.
- The Magic V6 emphasizes integration with Apple ecosystems, allowing notification forwarding, AirPods native controls, seamless macOS file management, and use as a secondary Mac display, highlighting cross-platform versatility.
- Despite strong hardware, the phone is held back by inconsistent UI design, software rough edges, and camera software shortcomings, which detract from its potential as an ultra-premium flagship device.