Xiaomi 14 Ultra: February 22, 2024
Honor Magic 6 Pro: January 11, 2024
SPECS TABLE
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Honor Magic 6 Pro | |
| Price | $1499 | $1388 |
| Display | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED screen | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen |
| Refresh rate | 1 – 120Hz adaptive | 1 – 120Hz adaptive |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main wide (f/1.6), 50MP telephoto (f/1.8), 50MP periscope telephoto (f/2.5), 50MP ultrawide (f/1.8). | 50MP wide (f/2.0), 180MP periscope telephoto (f/2.6), 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0). |
| Front camera | 32MP (f/2.0) | 50MP (f/2.0) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 80W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 80W wired, 66W wireless, reverse wireless |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Size | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.36 in) | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 229g (7.76 ounces) | 225g (7.94 ounces) |
| Colours | Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray | Black, Green, Blue, Purple, White |
Which device do you think will come out top in this Xiaomi 14 Ultra s Honor Magic 6 Pro comparison article? Both devices are top of their individual classes when it comes to their performance and design. But in a battle of two, only one can come out tops, and we’ll see which of these devices is the top dog at the end of this article.
Both entries from Xiaomi and Honor are the best devices that you can purchase from either brand when shopping for a new device. But which should you pick when considering purchasing either of these devices? Let’s have a look at their specifications and features to make a well-informed decision on which device you should pick.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Price
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Design and colours
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
In terms of its design, this is a good-looking device that boasts some impressive design elements. Some of these elements include the circular camera bump, the leather textured finish, and smooth edges. The rear camera cutout houses four cameras, which we’ll come to in a bit, but up front you’ll find a centre-mounted selfie cutout.
The power and volume rocker keys sit on the right-hand side of this device’s frame. At its base sits the USB-C charging port and speakers, there is not much change in terms of design between this device and its predecessor. The available colour options this device offers are Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
Despite the fact that these devices both feature a centre-mounted circular camera cutout, they are different in various ways. Unlike the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, this entry from Honor comes with just three rear cameras in the circular cutout. The finish on the rear of this device is also unique and stands out from that on its rival in this article.
Buyers of the Honor Magic 6 Pro can get it in a ton of colour options, which all feature different texture finish. The power and volume rocker keys of this device sit on its right side, with the colour of the frame around the device matching the colour of the frame around the camera cutout. Speaking of colours, this device comes in Black, Green, Blue, Purple, White with the Black and the Green options being more popular in some regions.
Major differences:
- A more aesthetically pleasing design on the Honor Magic Pro 6.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Display
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
Users of this device get a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED screen panel that supports 120Hz refresh rates. This screen boasts 3000 nits peak brightness and is protected by the Xiaomi Shield Glass protection technology. The display on this device supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for a more immersive viewing experience. Lastly, the bezels on this device are slim, giving the user an 89.6% screen to body ratio.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
The screen on this device is an LTPO OLED panel, and it measures 6.8 inches, which is slightly bigger than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Not only is this device slightly larger than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, it also comes with a curved screen display which features Honor’s NanoCrystal Shield for drop protection. At the top centre part of this screen display sits a pill-shaped front facing camera cutout housing a camera lens and a sensor. With 5000 nits peak brightness, this 120Hz HDR screen display completely floors the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Major differences:
- 5000 nits peak brightness on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- NanoCrystal Shield for drop protection on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- Curved screen on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- Better screen-to-body ratio on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Cameras
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra was built for a specific reason in mind, to help users to “capture the moment.” This reveals that this device is a camera centric entry with a quad 50MP rear camera sensor. Up front is a 32MP selfie camera sensor which takes impressive photos. Thanks to the Leica photography partnership, this device is one of the best you can get for taking pictures. In fact, Xiaomi retails a ton of photography accessories with this device.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
Despite having one less camera than on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Honor Magic 6 Pro comes with a 180MP periscope telephoto lens. Making up the three lenses are two 50MP camera sensors, one being a wide lens and the other being an ultrawide lens. Up front is a 50MP selfie camera and a TOF 5D sensor. For better photography, Honor adds their AI Ultra Falcon Camera technology to this device so it stands out from the crowd.
Major differences:
- Quad rear cameras on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
- 180MP periscope telephoto lens on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- AI Ultra Falcon Camera technology on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- TOF 3D sensor on the Honor Magic 6 Pro’s front facing camera.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Performance
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
This device features Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Joining this processor is up to 16GB worth of RAM as the highest option, and 12GB of RAM for the basset model. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers up to 1TB worth of storage, but buyers can still get 256GB and 512GB storage options. With these processor and RAM options, this device is more than suitable for everyday usage and intense gaming.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
For its performance, this device relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor that is also on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Memory capacity on this device is 12GB for the base model and 16GB for the top of the line model. Storage capacity here tops out at 1TB, with the base 12GB RAM option offering 256GB of storage. Clearly, in terms of performance, the Honor Magic 6 Pro is neck on neck with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Major upgrades & differences:
- Nil.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Software
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
This device runs on Android 14 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS out of the box. Users are getting 4 years of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
For its software, this device runs on Android 14 and MagicOS 8.0 out of the box. Buyers will benefit from the 4 years OS upgrade that this device offers.
Major differences:
- HyperOS on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
- Android 14 and MagicOS 8.0 on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Battery life and charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
Those buying this device outside China will get a 5000mAh battery capacity. This is followed by 90W fast wired charging, which can charge the device from 0-100% in 33 minutes. For wireless charging, users get 80W fast wireless charging on this device. Lastly, is the 10W reversed wireless charging that this device comes with.
Honor Magic 6 Pro:
The Honor Magic 6 Pro comes with a 5600mAh battery capacity which can go a whole day on a single charge. To power up this battery, the Honor Magic 6 Pro supports 80W fast charging and 66W wireless fast charging. If you have to power your accessories, you can do so using the reverse wired or wireless technology that this device comes with.
Major differences:
- Larger battery on the Honor Magic 6 Pro.
- Faster wires and wireless charging on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: Final Verdict
After closely comparing the specifications of these devices, you might find a ton of reasons to opt for the Honor Magic 4 Pro. It features a better camera setup with AI technology, a larger battery, a better front – facing camera, and to some a cleaner design. In terms of their performance, these devices are in close competition with one another.
But the Honor Magic 6 Pro stands out as the more affordable device and the easier to purchase option. For the reasons above, more people will find themselves tilting towards the Honor Magic 6 Pro in place of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. In this close battle against flagship Android devices, Pro wins Ultra.
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