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Is the Magic V6 worth buying?
The Magic V6 is one of the most complete foldables available in the UK: remarkably thin, long-lasting and properly equipped. Its main compromises are the top-end price and software that can feel busier than the best rivals.
Best bits
- Very thin and relatively light for a book-style foldable
- Large 6,660mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging
- Two bright 120Hz LTPO displays
- Useful 3x periscope camera and strong water resistance
Watch-outs
- Top-end launch price makes total-cost comparison essential
- MagicOS can feel cluttered until it is configured
- Telephoto processing is less reliable in low light
- A foldable is poor value if the inner screen is rarely opened
2026 buyer guide
Honor Magic V6 in 2026
The Magic V6 is a book-style foldable that measures about 4.0mm when open, carries a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery and combines flagship performance with unusually strong water resistance. This review puts those strengths beside the live contract cost and the phones you can compare against it.
Live price position Judge the Magic V6 by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 34 Magic V6 contract offers across 2 retailers and 2 networks. The market starts at £60.89 a month, £30.00 upfront and £1,987.96 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £60.89
Upfront pricesFrom £30.00
Total contract costFrom £1,987.96
Current conditionEvery current offer is listed as new.
Live model price comparison How does the Honor Magic V6 price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold Magic V6 baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Build your own phone comparison Select any three phones and compare them side by side
The Honor Magic V6 is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Honor, or with the wider market when fewer than three Honor models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
In-depth review Design and displays: foldable size without the usual bulk
Open, the Magic V6 measures roughly 4.0mm thick; closed, it is around 8.8mm and weighs about 219g. That makes it feel much closer to a conventional flagship than early book-style foldables. The hinge closes flush, while IP68 and IP69 ratings add immersion and high-pressure water protection that remains unusual in this category.
The 6.52-inch cover screen has a conventional phone shape for normal one-handed use. Opening the phone reveals a 7.95-inch LTPO OLED for reading, video and side-by-side apps. Both panels refresh at up to 120Hz, so the practical question is whether you will use the larger inner canvas often enough to justify its price.
Closed thicknessAbout 8.8mm
Open thicknessAbout 4.0mm
WeightAbout 219g
Water resistanceIP68 and IP69
What matters Battery and charging: the headline reason to consider it
HONOR fits a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery into the thin folding body. It is a substantial capacity for any flagship and especially notable in a foldable, where the inner screen and two-panel design usually put endurance under pressure.
Charging supports 80W wired and 66W wireless power, plus reverse wireless charging for accessories. Real battery life still depends on signal, brightness, multitasking and how often the inner screen is used, so compare the capacity with the contract length rather than treating a headline estimate as a guarantee.
What matters Performance and software: flagship speed with a learning curve
The UK model pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. That is ample headroom for split-screen work, games, camera processing and the on-device features expected during a long contract.
MagicOS 10 is based on Android 16 and HONOR promises up to seven major Android upgrades. The support window is a real strength, although MagicOS can feel crowded and its battery controls may need adjusting before notifications and background apps behave the way you expect.
What matters Cameras: a serious rear system rather than a foldable afterthought
The rear system combines a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide and a stabilised 64MP 3x periscope telephoto. That gives the Magic V6 the focal-length range expected from a conventional premium phone rather than asking buyers to accept weaker cameras for the folding design.
The main camera is the safest choice in low light; the telephoto is most convincing in good light and can show heavier processing after dark. Using the cover screen as a preview also lets the rear cameras handle higher-quality selfies.
Main camera50MP with OIS
Ultrawide50MP, 122-degree field of view
Telephoto64MP periscope, 3x optical, OIS
Front cameras20MP in each display
What matters Price and value: compare the whole contract, not the sticker
The Magic V6 launched in the UK at a SIM-free price of GBP 1,999.99 for the 16GB and 512GB configuration. At that level, a small monthly difference can become hundreds of pounds over a full term, especially once upfront cost and promotional codes are included.
Use the live comparison above to keep monthly price, upfront payment, data, term and total contract cost attached to the same listing. Then compare the V6 with two alternatives to decide whether the inner screen, battery and thin design justify the difference.
New and refurbished buying checks Protect the saving before you order
Every current offer is listed as new. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
- Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
- Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
- Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
- Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the Honor Magic V6 right for you?
Buy the Magic V6 if
you will regularly use the tablet-sized inner display and want a foldable with strong battery life, premium cameras and little of the bulk associated with older designs.
Choose another phone if
you prefer calmer software, rarely multitask on a large screen or can get the camera and performance you need from a much cheaper conventional flagship.
Colours and images
Magic V6 is available in Black, Red. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
Black
Black gives the Magic V6 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Red
Red gives the Magic V6 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
Honor Magic V6 storage options include 512GB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
512GBAvailable from £60.89/mo
Full Magic V6 specs
These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.
| Display | 6.52 inch and 7.95 inch display, OLED, External screen: 2420×1080; Internal screen: 2352×2172 |
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| Refresh rate | Smooth everyday display |
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| Chip | CPU: Snapdragon®️ 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile, Platform 2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz GPU: Adreno 840 |
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| Rear camera | 50MP |
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| Front camera | 20MP |
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| Operating system | Android 16 |
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| Storage | 512GB |
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| Colours | Black, Red |
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| Battery | 6,660mAh battery |
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| Charging | Fast charge capable |
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| Size | Expanded: 156.7mm (L) ×145.6mm (W) ×4.1mm (D) Folding: 156.7mm (L) ×74.5mm (W) ×9.0mm (D) |
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| Weight | 224g |
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| Durability | IPX8 & IPX9 |
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| UK configuration | 16GB RAM and 512GB storage |
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| Displays | 6.52-inch cover and 7.95-inch inner LTPO OLED, up to 120Hz |
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| Battery and charging | 6,660mAh, 80W wired and 66W wireless |
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| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
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| Software support | MagicOS 10 on Android 16, up to seven major upgrades |
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Specifications come from GetLow catalogue and retailer data. Contract prices and availability are checked from current in-stock GetLow listings.
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Magic V6 FAQs
How thin is the HONOR Magic V6?
It measures about 4.0mm when open and roughly 8.8mm when closed, with a weight of around 219g.
How big is the Magic V6 battery?
The phone uses a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging.
How long will the Magic V6 receive Android updates?
HONOR says the phone will receive up to seven major Android version upgrades.
Is the Magic V6 worth buying on contract?
It can be, if the inner screen and battery are worth the premium to you. Compare total contract cost, upfront payment and data together because the cheapest monthly headline may not be the lowest-cost deal.
The verdict
The Magic V6 answers many of the old reasons not to buy a foldable: it is thin, properly water resistant, well equipped for cameras and built around a large battery. The remaining decision is value. Compare its live whole-contract cost against two alternatives and buy it only if the inner display will be part of your everyday use.
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