The Honor Magic V6 is the latest entrant in the competitive foldable phone market, offering a sleek design, robust battery life, and capable cameras. However, software inconsistencies prevent it from being a top-tier recommendation, according to a review published by The Guardian.
Design and Display
The Magic V6 features a slim profile when folded, measuring just 9.9mm thick, making it one of the thinnest foldables available. Its outer display is a 6.45-inch OLED panel, while the inner foldable screen is a 7.92-inch OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The hinge mechanism feels sturdy, and the crease is less noticeable than on some rivals. The phone is available in two colors: black and a special edition orange.
Performance and Battery
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 12GB of RAM, the Magic V6 handles multitasking and gaming with ease. The 5,000mAh battery delivers exceptional longevity, lasting over a day and a half of moderate use. It supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, which are among the fastest in the foldable category. According to the review, the battery is one of the phone's standout features.
Camera System
The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom. Image quality is generally excellent, with vibrant colors and good dynamic range. Low-light performance is solid, though not class-leading. The 16MP front-facing camera on the cover screen and the 16MP under-display camera on the inner screen are adequate for video calls.
Software Experience
The Magic V6 runs Android 14 with Honor's MagicOS 8.0 skin. The software includes several multitasking features, such as split-screen and floating windows, but the review notes occasional bugs and a lack of polish compared to competitors like Samsung's One UI. Honor has committed to three major OS updates and four years of security patches.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Magic V6 is priced at £1,699 in the UK, making it slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. It is available for pre-order now and goes on sale August 10. The review concludes that while the Magic V6 is a strong foldable option, software improvements are needed to truly compete with the market leaders.
