Product Overview

Honor’s latest foldable device, the Magic V6, offers a sleek design with its red suede-like back and gold frame. This version competes directly with Samsung in the premium foldable market but comes at an expensive price point of £1,499.99 (€1,699.90/A$2,999). The price will increase to £1,999.99 (€2,299.90) from August 2026, reflecting the ongoing trend of rising device costs at the high-end of the market.

Performance and Design

The Magic V6 is one of the thinnest and lightest foldable phones available, making it a comfortable daily driver. When closed, it mimics the handling of a regular flagship Android phone with its crisp OLED display. The internal screen has a noticeable crease that is more apparent than some recent rivals. Additionally, the integrated screen film attracts fingerprints easily and requires frequent cleaning to maintain clarity.

Dimensions and Weight

The Magic V6 measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.75-9mm when folded and 156.7 x 145.6 x 4.0-4.1mm when unfolded, weighing between 219-224g. It features a great fingerprint scanner in the power button and has an IP68/69 water resistance rating, making it easy to use as a daily driver.

Software and Features

Honor’s MagicOS 10, running Android 16, needs significant refinement to match its price point. By default, the device uses a 'balanced' battery mode that significantly limits performance for high-intensity tasks like gaming. Switching to the 'performance' mode enhances usage but at the cost of heat and reduced battery life. The operating system is not as up-to-date as some rivals running Android 17, with various AI tools and customization options present but unpolished.

Camera Capabilities

The Magic V6 features a robust camera setup with five cameras in total: two 50MP main cameras, one 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 64MP telephoto lens, and dual 20MP selfie lenses. While the main 50MP camera performs well, the 64MP telephoto lens provides excellent detail and digital zoom up to 30x. Low light photography is decent across all lenses, but there are some moiré issues with the 50MP ultra-wide camera.

Conclusion

The Honor Magic V6 delivers on key aspects like battery life and performance but faces challenges in its software. While it offers a compelling design and a great internal screen, these features are overshadowed by less polished software and outdated Android versioning. For now, the Magic V6 may struggle to outshine more complete rivals from Samsung and Google, leaving potential buyers with mixed feelings about whether it is worth the investment.

• Pros: The device is slim and light, just like a normal phone when closed, offers great performance, boasts very long battery life, has a good internal screen, decent camera quality, and an excellent fingerprint scanner.
• Cons: It is very expensive, software not as refined as needed for its price point, more fragile than regular devices, costly to repair, and lacks significant upgrades from the previous model.