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HONOR Magic6 Pro vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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HONOR Magic6 Pro
· 2024

HONOR Magic6 Pro

$1099
87.5/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
87.5
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera91/100
Battery94/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra
· 2023

Galaxy S23 Ultra

$1199
87.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
87.8
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera100/100
Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR Magic6 Pro:
  • ✓5g lighter chassis (229g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $1199)
  • ✓Larger 5,600 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)
Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHONOR Magic6 ProGalaxy S23 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size6.8"6.8"
Resolution & Density2800x1280 (453 ppi)3088x1440 (500 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness5,000 nits peak2,200 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 14Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, HONOR Eagle Camera200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom180 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/212 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens50 MP, f/212 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions162.9 x 77 x 8.9 mm163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight229 g234 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,600 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging80W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging66W wireless charging15W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1099$1199
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S23 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 100/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR Magic6 Pro:
Larger battery capacity: 5,600 mAh (+600 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 45W
When to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:
Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.5 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR Magic6 Pro vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

Which phone is better: HONOR Magic6 Pro or Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Galaxy S23 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.8/100 compared to HONOR Magic6 Pro (87.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.5 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between HONOR Magic6 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

HONOR Magic6 Pro is equipped with a 6.8-inch display and 5600 mAh battery, while Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between HONOR Magic6 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, HONOR Magic6 Pro scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 100/100.

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