Honor Magic V6 Review

The Honor Magic V6 doesn't try to reinvent Honor's book-style foldable. Reviewers agree it's an iterative update that looks very similar to the Magic V5. That makes it less exciting for existing V5 owners, but it means Honor has refined a formula that already worked.

The appeal is clear: a large 7.95-inch inner screen and a 6.52-inch cover display that's usable on its own, in a body that measures 8.75mm thick when folded. It's aimed at people who want a tablet-sized screen in their pocket without giving up all-day stamina or worrying about rain and spills. The IP68 rating, plus the IP69 rating GSMArena reports, is unusually reassuring for a device with a hinge.

Pricing is a key factor. The Guardian reports a launch price of £1,500 (€1,700/A$2,999) until August, after which it rises to £2,000 (€2,300). We couldn't fully verify that figure, so check current pricing before you buy. Buying during the launch window looks like the smarter move.

Honor's strengths here are endurance and durability. Reviewers describe the battery life as best-in-class among foldables, which addresses one of the category's longest-running complaints. Sources disagree slightly on the exact capacity, with figures of 6,600mAh and 6,660mAh reported, but the real-world verdict on stamina is consistent. Fast 80W wired and 66W wireless charging, if confirmed, would make topping up painless too.

On paper the hardware is flagship-grade throughout:

• The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip
• Up to 16GB of RAM
• A triple rear camera system that includes a 3x telephoto

We don't have enough verified information on image quality to judge the cameras, so we're not scoring them here.

The caveats are real, though:

• Heat: reviewers report the phone runs hot or throttles under heavy loads. That undercuts the top-tier chip for gamers and power users.
• The crease: opinions are split. TechRadar and GSMArena call it almost invisible, while The Guardian finds it slightly more noticeable than some rivals.
• The upgrade case: as an iterative update, it offers little reason for Magic V5 owners to move.
• Price: it's expensive at launch and even more so if the reported price rise goes ahead.

Overall, the Magic V6 is a polished, practical foldable whose battery life and water resistance set it apart. Thermal behaviour and a high price keep it from top marks. We'd rate it 4 out of 5, with the caveat that our camera assessment is limited by the available information.