Pixel 9 Pro vs Magic 6

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 Pro is supported until Aug 2031 at $10.44 per month of safe use, while the Magic 6 runs out in Jan 2028 ($28.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9 Pro 69 · Magic 6 65 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 9 Pro $649

Safe to buy$10.44/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Honor Magic 6 $540

Buy with care$28.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 Pro 90Magic 6 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro 76Magic 6 92

The Magic 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro 79Magic 6 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro 74Magic 6 89

5,450mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Magic 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 Pro 74Magic 6 22

The Pixel 9 Pro is supported until Aug 2031 — 43 months longer than the Magic 6.

Value

Pixel 9 Pro 69Magic 6 65

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 Pro at $10.44 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9 Pro	Magic 6
Price (street)	$649	$540
Display	6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak	6.78-inch LTPO OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,450 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 21W wireless (Pixel Stand)	66W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 32MP telephoto
Dimensions	152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm	161.8 × 75.4 × 8.1 mm
Weight	199 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2031	Jan 2028

Pixel 9 Pro full verdict →Magic 6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.