Should You Upgrade from the HONOR Magic5 Pro to the Magic6 Pro?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the HONOR Magic5 Pro to the Magic6 Pro, 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your HONOR Magic5 Pro
The Magic6 Pro is 1 year newer than the HONOR Magic5 Pro, and the BeastScore drops from 86.0 to 79.8. The biggest improvements: battery rated 4 points higher, 400 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 7 points lower, display rated 26 points lower.
What you gain with the Magic6 Pro
- +Battery rated 4 points higher
- +400 mAh bigger battery
What you give up
- −Camera rated 7 points lower
- −Display rated 26 points lower
- −Launched $200 more expensive
| Spec | HONOR Magic5 Pro | Magic6 Pro | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 86.0 | 79.8 | −6.2 (7%) |
| Performance score | 90 | 90 | No real change |
| Camera score | 91 | 84 | −7 (8%) |
| Battery score | 88 | 92 | +4 (5%) |
| Display score | 88 | 62 | −26 (30%) |
| Battery capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,500 mAh | +400 mAh (8%) |
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.8" | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | No real change |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,299 | +$200 (18%) |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
HONOR Magic5 Pro vs Magic6 Pro: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the HONOR Magic5 Pro to the Magic6 Pro?
Probably not — keep your HONOR Magic5 Pro. The Magic6 Pro is 1 year newer than the HONOR Magic5 Pro, and the BeastScore drops from 86.0 to 79.8. The biggest improvements: battery rated 4 points higher, 400 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 7 points lower, display rated 26 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the HONOR Magic5 Pro and Magic6 Pro?
Battery rated 4 points higher: 88 on the HONOR Magic5 Pro vs 92 on the Magic6 Pro.
Does the Magic6 Pro have a bigger battery than the HONOR Magic5 Pro?
The Magic6 Pro has a 5,500 mAh battery versus 5,100 mAh on the HONOR Magic5 Pro (+400 mAh (8%)).
Who should upgrade to the Magic6 Pro?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day.