Honor Magic 6 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Verdict
Honor Magic 6 Pro delivers flagship performance with a 5000-nit LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a compelling camera system highlighted by a 180 MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom. Battery capabilities shine with 5600 mAh capacity and dual charging at 80W wired plus 66W wireless. Nothing Phone 2a Plus targets budget-conscious buyers with a solid 50 MP main camera, respectable MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro performance, and a distinctive design featuring the Glyph Interface LED system. However, it compromises on display brightness (1300 nits vs 5000), lacks wireless charging, and features slower MediaTek processing. Build quality favors Honor with IP68 rating versus IP54. For users prioritizing premium imaging, display quality, and charging flexibility, Honor Magic 6 Pro justifies its premium. Nothing Phone 2a Plus suits those seeking capable mid-range performance at half the price, though it sacrifices flagship features.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 6 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4-2.0, variable aperture, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 180 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 50W wired |
| Wireless charging | 66W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1280 | 2412 x 1084 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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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