Honor Magic6 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+180MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5600mAh, 80W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, Epi Green, Blue | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 02, 2024 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 15, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 229 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Schott Xensation | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | NanoCrystal Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Honor Magic6 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 180 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | HDR | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit video, gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | MagicOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Magic Portal, Magic Text | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Honor Magic6 Pro
| Capacity | 5600 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Honor Magic6 Pro
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
