Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Honor Magic6 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Power
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing raw performance and battery life, the Honor Magic6 Pro emerges as the winner. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and impressive 14:06h active use battery score provide a tangible advantage. However, the Mate 80 RS Ultimate’s 100W wired and 80W wireless charging remain unmatched.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Honor Magic6 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, November 25 | 2024, January 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, November 26 | Available. Released 2024, January 18 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, titanium alloy frame | Glass front (NanoCrystal Shield), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 79 x 8.3 mm (6.47 x 3.11 x 0.33 in) | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Huawei Kunlun Glass 3 (basalt tempered) | NanoCrystal Shield |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density) | 1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 112.8 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, BT.2020, HDR Vivid, 8000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | 9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Maleoon 935 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 8 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 20GB RAM, 1TB 20GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.1, 91mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.2, 140mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 6.2x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | - |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.4-2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 180 MP, f/2.6, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.49", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 1080p@240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | - |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K, 1080p | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired | 80W wired 66W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Type | 6000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 5600 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Violet | Black, Green, Blue, Purple, White |
| Models | SGU-AL10 | BVL-AN16, BVL-N49 |
| Price | About 1470 EUR | € 455.54 / $ 899.00 / £ 598.99 |
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Unmatched 100W wired charging speed
- 80W wireless charging is industry-leading
- Luxurious design and build quality
- Older Kirin 9030 Pro chipset is less efficient
- Potentially limited software updates and ecosystem restrictions
Honor Magic6 Pro
- Superior performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Exceptional battery life (14:06h active use)
- Brighter display for outdoor visibility
- Slower charging speeds compared to Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Reverse wireless charging is limited to 5W
Display Comparison
The Honor Magic6 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, peaking at 1578 nits, offering superior visibility in direct sunlight compared to the Mate 80 RS Ultimate (brightness data unavailable, but likely lower given its age). While the Mate 80 RS Ultimate likely features a high-quality OLED panel, the Magic6 Pro’s brightness advantage is substantial. The Magic6 Pro’s panel technology is likely LTPO, enabling variable refresh rates for improved efficiency, a feature not confirmed for the Mate 80 RS Ultimate. Bezels are expected to be minimal on both, reflecting current flagship trends.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed camera specs for the Mate 80 RS Ultimate, a direct comparison is challenging. However, both devices are expected to feature advanced camera systems. The Magic6 Pro likely prioritizes computational photography leveraging the Snapdragon’s ISP, while the Mate 80 RS Ultimate may focus on Huawei’s established image processing algorithms. Sensor size and lens apertures will be critical differentiators, but without specific data, it’s difficult to declare a clear winner. We can assume both will offer excellent image quality in various lighting conditions.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Honor Magic6 Pro’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) utilizes a more efficient manufacturing process than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate’s Kirin 9030 Pro (6nm). This translates to better thermal management and sustained performance under load. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s octa-core configuration, featuring a Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.3 GHz, is architecturally superior to the Kirin 9030 Pro’s 9-core setup, promising faster single-core and multi-core performance. The Magic6 Pro benefits from faster LPDDR5x RAM, further enhancing responsiveness.
Battery Life
The Honor Magic6 Pro’s 14:06h active use score demonstrates exceptional battery life, likely due to the efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and optimized software. While the Mate 80 RS Ultimate offers impressive charging speeds – 100W wired and 80W wireless – the Magic6 Pro’s 80W wired and 66W wireless charging are still very competitive. The Mate 80 RS Ultimate’s 20W reverse wired charging significantly surpasses the Magic6 Pro’s 5W reverse wired, making it more useful for topping up accessories.
Buying Guide
Buy the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate if you prioritize the fastest charging speeds available, a unique and luxurious design, and are deeply embedded within the Huawei ecosystem. Buy the Honor Magic6 Pro if you demand top-tier gaming performance, exceptional battery endurance, and a more open software experience powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon processor.