This time around we’re comparing the all-new OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro. In other words, OPPO’s new flagship is going against the most powerful globally available HONOR smartphone. Yes, the HONOR Magic7 series did launch at this point, but not globally. It’s coming in the near future, so that’s when we’ll compare those two phones, once we get our hands-on the Magic7 Pro. Until then, it’s these two smartphones that we’re focusing on.

Both of these smartphones are quite powerful. Yes, the Magic6 Pro is a generation older, but it still has plenty to offer, no doubt about that. We’ll first list the specifications of both smartphones and will then focus on comparing them across a number of other categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. With that being said, let’s get down to it.

Specs

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro, respectively

– Screen size:
6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED (micro quad-curved aka flat, 120Hz, 4,500 nits max)
6.8-inch LTPO OLED display (curved, 120Hz LTPO, HDR, 5,000 nits)
– Display resolution:
2780 x 1264
2800 x 1280
– SoC:
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
– RAM:
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.4-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size, OIS, PDAF), 50MP (ultrawide, f/2.0 aperture, 1/2.75-inch sensor size, PDAF), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, f/2.6 aperture, 1/1.95-inch sensor size, OIS, PDAF), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 6x optical zoom, 1/2.51-inch sensor size, OIS, 0.7um pixel size)
50MP (wide, f/1.4-f/2.0 aperture, OIS, PDAF, Laser AF, 23mm lens), 50MP (ultrawide, f/2.0 aperture, 122-degree FoV, 13mm lens), 180MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.6 aperture, 2.5x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF)
– Front cameras:
32MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/2.74-inch sensor size, 0.8um pixel size)
50MP (f/2.0 aperture, 22mm lens), ToF 3D camera
– Battery:
5,910mAh
5,600mAh
– Charging:
80W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless (charger included)
80W wired, 66W wireless, reverse wireless, reverse wired (charger not included)
– Dimensions:
162.3 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm
162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9mm
– Weight:
215 grams
225/229 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4/5.3
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic)
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) & 3D facial scanning
– OS:
Android 15 with ColorOS 15
Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0
– Price:
£1049 ($1,330)
€1,299+
– Buy:
N/A
HONOR Magic6 Pro (HONOR)

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Design

Both of these smartphones are made out of metal and glass, though the Magic6 Pro also comes with a silicon-polymer aka vegan leather backplate. It all depends on the version of the phone you get. The two phones have a similar corner curvature, and they both have a flat frame all around. The frame thickness is different of that flat portion is different. The OPPO Find X8 Pro does include a ‘quad micro-curved’ display, and its backplate is proportional to display curvature. The Magic6 Pro has a curved display and a proportionally curved back.

You’ll notice a display camera hole on the OPPO Find X8 Pro, which is centered. The Magic6 Pro has a pill-shaped cutout at the top, which is also centered. OPPO’s handset includes a large camera oreo on the back, which is centered, and includes four cameras on the inside. The HONOR Magic6 Pro has a similar camera module but is a bit smaller, and it’s not exactly a perfect circle due to some added design elements around it. There are three cameras inside it.

The OPPO Find X8 Pro has a power/lock button and volume up and down buttons on the right. In addition to that, a camera key is there, while an alert slider sits on the left. The HONOR Magic6 Pro, on the other hand, has your standard buttons only, and they’re on the right-hand side. The two phones are almost equally tall, while the OPPO Find X8 Pro is a bit wider, and a bit thinner. It is also 10-14 grams lighter, it all depends on which Magic6 Pro variant you compare it to. Both smartphones are IP68 certified, while the Find X8 Pro also has the IP69 certification.

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Display

There is a 6.78-inch 2780 x 1264 LTPO AMOLED display on the OPPO Find X8 Pro. That is a ‘quad micro-curved’ display, so it’s flat, but it has a slightly curved glass on top of it. That panel can project up to 1 billion colors and supports Dolby Vision. HDR10+ content is also supported, while a display camera hole is placed on it. The peak brightness here is 4,500 nits, in theory. The screen-to-body ratio is around 90%, while Ultra HDR image support is also a part of the package. This display is protected by the Gorilla Glass 7i.

HONOR Magic6 Pro

The HONOR Magic6 Pro includes a 6.8-inch 2800 x 1280 LTPO OLED display. That display is curved, and it can project up to 1 billion colors. This panel has a 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision is supported too. HDR support is included, while the peak brightness is 5,000 nits, in theory. The screen-to-body ratio is close to 92%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The NanoCrystal Shield glass protects the display.

Both of these panels are excellent, to say the least. They’re vivid, bright, and have great viewing angles. The blacks are as deep as you’d expect them to be, while the touch response is great too. Do note that both panels also support high-frequency PWM dimming, if that’s something you care about. The display protection is very good on both ends and so on. There’s really nothing to complain about on either side. Do note that one display is flat, while the other is not, though.

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Performance

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC fuels the OPPO Find X8 Pro. That is a 3nm processor from MediaTek. That chip is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside of this phone, while OPPO also opted for UFS 4.0 flash storage here. The HONOR Magic6 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 4nm chip. HONOR also includes up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage.

Just to be clear, this is more than enough power for both phones, but the Find X8 Pro is technically the more powerful device. It is a generation ahead. With that being said, both phones perform admirably day-to-day. They’re very smooth and can handle a demanding workload without a problem. Jumping between apps is not a problem, and neither is anything else you can think of. There’s no lag whatsoever.

When it comes to gaming, well, it’s a similar story. Every game that we’ve tested during our review periods ran fine on both phones, that goes for both graphically-demanding games, and those not that demanding. Neither phone was too hot during gaming, not at all, both handled the heat without a problem. The Find X8 Pro is technically more future-proof, as it has a more powerful SoC, but both phones should last you a long time in regards to offering great performance.

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Battery

There is a 5,910mAh battery included inside the OPPO Find X8 Pro. The HONOR Magic6 Pro, on the flip side, has a 5,600mAh battery on the inside. Both smartphones use a silicon-carbon battery, by the way. In regards to battery life, these two smartphones had similar results in our battery rundown test, but we did notice better battery life on the OPPO Find X8 Pro during day-to-day use.

Do note that both smartphones do offer great battery life, but the Find X8 Pro went above and beyond. It managed to offer over 12 hours of screen-on-time during our recent trip to Bali, which reminded us of the excellent battery life experience with the OnePlus 12. The HONOR Magic6 Pro can go the distance as well, though, no doubt. Either one of these phones will do the trick when it comes to great battery life. Just note that your mileage may vary, there are a lot of variables included here.

In regards to charging, these two phones are somewhat similar. They both offer 80W wired charging, in addition to fast wireless charging. The Find X8 Pro supports 50W wireless charging, while the Magic6 Pro supports 66W wireless charging. 10W reverse wireless charging is on offer from OPPO’s handset while HONOR’s phone supports 5W reverse wired charging. The OPPO Find X8 Pro does ship with a charger in the box, while the HONOR Magic6 Pro does not.

OPPO Find X8 Pro vs HONOR Magic6 Pro: Cameras

OPPO’s handset has four 50-megapixel cameras on the back. The main 50-megapixel unit (1/1.4-inch sensor size) is backed by a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV, 1/2.75-inch sensor size). A 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (3x optical zoom, 1/1.95-inch sensor size) is also included, as is a second 50-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (6x optical zoom, 1/2.51-inch sensor size).

OPPO Find X8 Pro

The HONOR Magic6 Pro, on the flip side, has a 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.3-inch sensor size), along with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (122-degree FoV, 1/2.88-inch sensor size), and a 180-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (2.5x optical zoom, 1/1.49-inch sensor size). In other words, both smartphones are well-equipped in the camera department, but the camera hardware is different, that’s for sure.

Both phones offer great photos but with different styles. The OPPO Find X8 Pro is backed by Hasselblad, and it offers truly outstanding colors. The photos are closer to real-life than the ones that the HONOR Magic6 Pro provides. The Magic6 Pro leans towards warmer color tones in images. Both devices handle HDR situations like champs, while they also do a great job in low light, and with zoomed-in shots. They’re also very capable with macro photography, and their ultrawide cameras are great too. There’s a lot to love here in terms of camera performance, and truth be said you’ll be more than happy with the camera performance of both of these phones.

Audio

You’ll find a set of stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. Both sets are quite powerful, and have a similar loudness output, but the ones on the OPPO Find X8 Pro are technically a bit louder. The sound quality is great from both phones.

There is no audio jack on either one of these phones, unfortunately. There is a Type-C port at the bottom, which you can use to hook up your wired headphones, though. Alternatively, the Find X8 Pro offers Bluetooth 5.4, while the HONOR Magic6 Pro supports Bluetooth 5.3.