Magic 6 Pro vs Mix Flip
Winner
Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Magic 6 Pro wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Mix Flip it's also the sounder buy at $26.82 per month of safe use.
Value Score: Magic 6 Pro 62 · Mix Flip 54 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A powerhouse 2024 flagship with a huge 180MP periscope camera and a big silicon-carbon battery, now at a strong discount.
Pick it if
- ✓ Bargain hunters wanting flagship cameras for less
- ✓ Zoom photography enthusiasts
Skip it if
- ✗ You want the longest possible software support
- ✗ You need official US carrier compatibility
Xiaomi's first clamshell foldable pairs a large cover screen and Leica dual 50MP cameras with a big battery for a flip phone.
Pick it if
- ✓ Buyers wanting a compact flip phone with flagship cameras
- ✓ Users who rely on the cover screen for quick tasks
Skip it if
- ✗ You need full IP68 water resistance
- ✗ You want a phone officially sold and supported in the US
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Magic 6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ltpo oled, 2800x1280, 120hz, up to 5000 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Magic 6 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,600mAh vs 4,780mAh — the Magic 6 Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Magic 6 Pro is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Mix Flip.
Overall value goes to the Magic 6 Pro at $26.82 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How many Android updates will the Magic 6 Pro get?
It launched with a promise of roughly 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches; the newer 7-year policy does not apply retroactively.
What chipset powers the Magic 6 Pro?
It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the top Android chip of its generation.
What cameras does the Mix Flip have?
It has a dual 50MP Leica system, with a 50MP main and a 50MP 2x telephoto, plus a 32MP front camera.
How water resistant is the Mix Flip?
It carries an IP54 rating, meaning it resists dust and water splashes but is not fully waterproof.
Full spec table
| Spec | Magic 6 Pro | Mix Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $850 | $850 |
| Display | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2800x1280, 120Hz, up to 5000 nits peak | Foldable clamshell: 6.86-inch LTPO AMOLED main (2912x1224, 120Hz) plus 4.01-inch AMOLED cover (1392x1208, 120Hz), Dolby Vision |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh | 4,780 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 66W wireless | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 180MP telephoto 2.5x periscope | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 162.5 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm | Unfolded 167.5 × 74.0 × 7.8 mm; folded 85.5 × 74.0 × 16.0 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2029 | Jul 2028 |
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