Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Honor Magic6
#18Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor Magic6
Performance
89.890.1
Camera
57.457.3
Display
85.590.0
Battery
80.085.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
78.179.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Honor Magic6 has a slightly larger 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1264 x 2800 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A18 chipset, whereas the Honor Magic6 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with the latter offering more RAM options up to 16GB.
- The camera systems differ as well, with the iPhone featuring a 48 MP main sensor and a dual-camera setup, while the Honor boasts a 50 MP main sensor with additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Honor Magic6 at 5450 mAh compared to the iPhone's 4674 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 66W versus the iPhone's 20W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs on iOS 18, while the Honor operates on Android 14 with MagicOS 8, providing distinct user experiences.
- Both devices have premium build quality with glass and aluminum or silicone polymer materials, and both are equipped with stereo speakers and lack a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor Magic6
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2024, January 11
Announced
2024, September 09
2024, January 11
Description
Versions: A3290 (International); A3082 (USA); A3289 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3291 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.78"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1264 x 2800 pixels (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1264
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Jurhino glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 750
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", AF
Front Camera
12 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.93", AF
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10-bit video
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4674 mAh
5450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4674 mAh
Li-Po 5450 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
66W wired50W wirelessReverse wireless5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
161.8 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, Green, Blue, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, MagicOS 8
OS Version
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, MagicOS 8
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No