Apple iPhone 12 vs Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 delivers a refined experience with its compact 6.1-inch display, powerful A14 Bionic chip, and iOS ecosystem integration at $799. Honor's Magic 6 Pro substantially outperforms with a larger 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED screen reaching 5000 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing, and exceptional camera versatility featuring a 180MP telephoto and variable aperture main sensor. Battery capacity heavily favors the Magic 6 Pro with 5600 mAh versus 2815 mAh, plus superior charging at 80W wired and 66W wireless. The iPhone 12's 4GB RAM feels dated compared to the Magic 6 Pro's 12GB standard. Value tilts toward the Magic 6 Pro despite its $899 price, offering significantly better hardware across nearly every metric. Choose iPhone 12 for premium software experience and compact form factor, but the Magic 6 Pro represents superior value for performance-focused users seeking flagship capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the Honor Magic 6 Pro if…
- →5000 nits peak brightness — one of the brightest phone displays
- →Variable aperture f/1.4 main camera
- →5600 mAh silicon-carbon battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
Honor Magic 6 Pro
Pros
- 5000 nits peak brightness — one of the brightest phone displays
- Variable aperture f/1.4 main camera
- 5600 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 66W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers flagship performance
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g
- Limited availability outside China and Europe
- MagicOS not as polished as One UI or iOS
- 180 MP telephoto only 2.5x zoom
- Limited third-party case selection
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Honor Magic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 227 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4-2.0, variable aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 180 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 66W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2800 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 5000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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