Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones share a $899 price point but serve different priorities. iPhone 15 Plus excels with refined iOS 17 software, premium build quality, and reliable A16 Bionic performance, though its 60Hz display and 4383mAh battery feel dated. Honor Magic 6 Pro counters with significantly superior specs: 120Hz LTPO OLED display reaching 5000 nits (vs 2000), massive 5600mAh battery, blazingly fast 80W charging, and a more versatile camera system featuring a 180MP telephoto and variable aperture main sensor. The 12GB RAM standard and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor deliver raw performance advantages. Magic 6 Pro's 5000-nit peak brightness and 66W wireless charging are industry-leading. However, iPhone 15 Plus offers superior ecosystem integration and long-term software support. For spec-conscious buyers prioritizing display, battery, and charging speeds, Honor Magic 6 Pro delivers considerably more innovation. iPhone suits those deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
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 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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 15 Plus | Honor Magic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.4-2.0, variable aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 180 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 66W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2800 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 5000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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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