Internal specifications
Like all other flagship phones launched this year, its internals are built around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. To give you the usual context, this is about a third more powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, at least when it comes to synthetic benchmarks. This is supported by an ultra-excessive 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, leapfrogging other current flagship variants that often only offer up to 12GB or 16GB (which is still overkill, by the way) .
Unfortunately, technical details regarding its cooling performance are unknown. But like other models released under the same collaboration, we can more or less expect him to keep the SoC cool even under maximum load.
display screen
The brilliant 6.8-inch 1280 x 2800 OLED tandem display reaches 5,000 nits of HDR peak brightness, delivering textbook-stunning visuals for everything from passive multimedia to interactive gaming. And of note, this screen is claimed to be a dual-layer version, which is often touted to minimize brightness loss over time, and is a common concern regarding long-term OLED burn-in. This means that we are only half-heartedly dealing with the issue.
Camera performance
The Magic6 RSR’s Falcon camera system is another highlight. The 180MP telephoto allows for crisp 2.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, but like any smartphone with high zoom levels, the quality degrades at extreme magnifications. Still, the photography and AR capabilities are impressive when combined with the 50MP main sensor and ultra-wide-angle sensor. It also features LiDAR and ToF for accurate depth mapping and autofocus, a rare feature even among flagships.
Telephoto performance in low light could probably be better than usual, but overall this is one of the most capable and versatile camera arrays on a 2024 smartphone.
Other features
Based on Android 14, MagicOS 8 offers unique features such as Magic Portal to easily transfer data between apps. The iOS-inspired dynamic island proves more useful here than on the iPhone, as it displays media controls and other at-a-glance information. The overall UI design feels a bit disjointed, with a mix of iOS and standard Android elements, but performance is silky smooth thanks to the over-the-top internals.
The phone’s 5,600mAh battery also exceeds the limits of traditional smartphone batteries. In fact, this is even bigger than the OnePlus 12’s already maxed-out 5,400mAh cell. Many early testers consistently saw two days of battery life even with heavy use, which is unusual among Android flagships. It supports both 100W wired charging and 60W wireless charging, so you can quickly charge it when you need it.
However, it also indirectly means that it is unlikely to be available in the US since universal bands are not supported.
Price and availability
The Porsche Design Honor Magic6 RSR is currently available at an MSRP of £1,599 ($2006), making it relatively comparable to ultra-luxury rivals such as the aforementioned (12GB 1TB) Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max . In addition to at least more RAM, it also offers perks like a dedicated camera sensor and an included Porsche Design case for mobile users looking for extra luxury. Color options are similarly sporty, with Agate Gray (a classic Porsche color) and Frozen Berry (emulating more modern Porsche models) available.
The official announcement at the moment only features a UK release, but it will eventually be released in Europe in the very near future. If you have a little extra in your wallet, the excellent Magic 6 Pro is a better option.