Honor Magic6 Ultimate Edition review: high-end appearance + more understanding AI

On January 11, 2024, the Honor Magic6 series was released, but the gift version was unfortunately absent on that day. It was not until March 18 that the gift version of Magic6 RSR Porsche Design Edition was launched, completing the puzzle of the Magic6 series.

##Like other brands of super large cups, Honor also chose to make the Magic6 Ultimate Edition Released separately from the RSR version, it seems to be intentionally separated into two levels from the standard version.

Xiao Lei was lucky enough to experience the Magic6 Pro during the Chinese New Year. This is an out-and-out bucket flagship with more unique design, configuration and operating system. I have more expectations for the Ultimate Edition and RSR Edition that will be released later. Recently, we got the Magic6 Ultimate Edition and had a good experience with it for a few days.

The price difference between Magic6 Pro and Ultimate Edition under the same storage specifications (16 512GB) It’s 800 yuan (Magic6 Ultimate Edition starts at 6,999 yuan). What’s the difference between the two?

Breaking axial symmetry, Honor has found a new design paradigm

Magic3 and Magic4 two generations of ultimate edition, rely on It is a "super large cup" created by exclusive cutting-edge hardware and design. But starting from the Magic5 series, the hardware specification gap between the Pro and the Ultimate Edition has been almost eliminated. For the latter to achieve a "class jump" and reach a higher-end position, design promotion is indispensable.

Appearance design has always been the most significant difference between the standard/Pro version of the Magic series and the Ultimate Edition, and the Magic6 Ultimate Edition is no exception.

Looking at the 4th generation Magic Ultimate Edition, Honor has been weakening the back cover. Instead of feeling blocky, use more concise curve expressions to try to create your own design style. With the Magic6 Ultimate Edition, Honor's design is even bolder, breaking the "standard answer" of axial symmetry for flagship mobile phones and directly establishing a "mutual" font frame on the camera module. Two parallel and non-intersecting lines start from the module. It extends up and down diagonally and retains the curvature on both sides of the lens module. The design has tension but no "attack power". Of course, this design is also slightly related to "PORSCHE DESIGN".

The extension cord has a slight bulge and is treated with a suture effect. You will feel the lines undulate as you hold on. The Magic6 Ultimate Edition only has a plain leather back cover, and the leather has a delicate touch. At first glance, it looks like a "fashion item". However, the wider body means that it lacks control when used with one hand, and it is still easier to operate with both hands.

For the rest, the screen curved edges, mid-frame processing, width, thickness, and even most of the hardware configurations of the Ultimate version are at the same level as the Pro version. , the performance of the two in daily use is basically the same. For specific performance, you may wish to read the detailed evaluation of Magic6 Pro.

As for the double-layer stacked OLED display technology mentioned at the press conference, it must be added Money is on the RSR version.

The focus of the Ultimate Edition has greatly changed from the original product strength to self-exploration in appearance design. The Magic6 Ultimate Edition is probably more like a "legend" "Skin" Magic6 Pro, and has certain hardware enhancements to ensure "value for money". As expensive as it is, the relatively cheap Pro can also guarantee a high-scoring flagship experience.

Appearance design and process application are an important part of high-end brands. In Xiao Lei’s view, the ultimate version of “Extreme” no longer represents hardware that far exceeds the Pro Configuration, paying for design and texture itself is also a recognition of brand power.

Use "magic" to experience users, MagicOS has found the right path

In Xiaolei's impression, " The concept of "AI" has been embedded in smartphones for a long time, taking root in the underlying system to coordinate the operation. There are already corresponding training models for adapting to user intentions, image scene enhancement, etc. But these are often the results of AI’s obscure work and are rarely noticed by users.

The large model "boarding" allows us to see more possibilities of smartphones. The voice assistant has become more "understanding human language" and can generate information according to the user's ideas. content, execute more operation commands, and the system can more proactively provide users with some "things they may need."

##Before talking about the generative functions, Xiaolei would like to discuss the functions on MagicOS 8.0 "Wise Advice".

Magic6 Ultimate Edition has a sense of familiarity as a "development phone". YOYO recommends not providing any feedback when it is first activated. As the time of use accumulates, it will understand your usage intentions, such as which subway station you need to get to near the bus code, or you need ticket information to catch a plane.

The information may be inconspicuous, but the system proactively identifies the user’s intention and provides timely information that meets the current needs. information, this is the embodiment of intelligence. On the other hand, intelligent suggestions are also a quick access to information, and high-frequency operations such as taxi-hailing apps and ride codes can simplify complex operations. If possible, integrate the ride code quick entry into the smart capsule as a supplement to human-computer interaction. After all, users do not necessarily leave the YOYO suggestion widget on the first page of the desktop.

YOYO suggests that you don’t have to change your personal usage habits. The mobile phone can give you what you want, and the mobile phone can give you exactly what you want. This is probably the relationship between humans and machines. The simplest tacit understanding.

The Glory Any Door also embodies the ability to simplify complexity and identify intentions. , simply put, long press to select any text or picture, and after the system parses it, you can quickly share it, search for the same style, or quickly locate it.

Before this, just to share pictures to friends or Moments, you had to save the picture first and then select it in the corresponding chat window to send. If you make an appointment with a friend to meet at a certain location, you can also "transmit" the agreed location directly to the taxi app, eliminating the tedious operation of opening the app and retyping it. In terms of security, Honor’s large terminal-side model has already given the answer.

Mobile phone users like Xiao Lei who are not used to interacting with small windows have also begun to learn to make good use of intelligent suggestions and arbitrary doors to improve operating efficiency. This is probably also the role of AI behind the scenes.

Xiao Lei agrees that "generative functions are only the inherent capabilities of large AI models" From the perspective of daily use, AI actively learns the user's usage behaviors and habits, and cooperates with the user to provide the most appropriate information and operation methods at the moment. This "moisturizing and silent" approach is more pragmatic than the generative approach. significance.

Obviously, if Xiao Lei continues to use this phone, it will "understand" me more and more.

Mainstream generative capabilities have also been integrated into YOYO voice assistant. Long press the power button to call up YOYO assistant, which can directly carry out large-scale conversations, replacing the original voice assistant. The conversation style is more like a mature secretary, less interesting in gossip chat, and enough for daily conversations.

Of course, if you really don’t have any inspiration for dialogue, YOYO Assistant also presets various command references, such as generating videos of different styles, or writing a creative copy , very suitable for occasions that require improvisation. Xiaolei tried planting grass articles and telling stories respectively. Just enter the corresponding keywords to generate them.

Based on the capabilities of AIGC, the built-in photo album can also realize smart object elimination. However, smart erasure is not a panacea and is best used on pictures with relatively clean images. However, the ability of Vincentian graphics has yet to be developed, and the growth limit of YOYO Assistant is not small.

##There are actually many gameplay methods linked to intelligence, such as eye tracking, It can judge the user's line of sight through the front-end sensing module, interact with the top information pop-up window, or recognize the payment code that automatically pops up from the code scanner. It is a good function that can help users in daily use. However, due to the need for personal information protection, eye tracking also needs a more private upgrade, such as responding only to the gaze of the phone owner.

The "intention recognition" idea seems to be more in line with Xiaolei's ideas for mobile phone AI applications. Intelligence should be reflected in the system actively understanding user intentions and providing information value. Whether it’s the smart suggestions mentioned above, arbitrary doors, or a series of automatic recognition interactions based on hardware support, Honor’s understanding of AI is all present on MagicOS 8.0.

Become a more extreme "quick shooter"

Imaging ability is the difference between "big factory" and "small factory" At the watershed between the two, manufacturers’ investment and accumulation in mobile photography is crucial. In addition to stacking materials, each company is also trying to make its own differences in tone and shooting experience, and Honor is no exception.

Another difference between Magic6 Ultimate Edition and Magic6 Pro is the image configuration. The former's main camera has been upgraded to a customized sensor H9800, which also supports two-stop variable aperture, has the industry's first LOFIC technology, and is equipped with a 1200-point lidar array focusing system.

#LOFIC technology sounds confusing, and the 15EV ultra-high dynamic range does not appear as an adjustable option in the camera app. In fact, LOFIC adds a capacitor next to each photosensitive pixel of the sensor to receive the excess charge generated by the overflow of light, taking into account the details of the dark and bright parts of the picture.

## In short, its function is to make the dynamic range of imaging wider. A single frame can achieve better HDR effects, reduce dependence on multi-frame synthesis, and obtain a faster and more accurate imaging experience. All hardware upgrades of Magic6 Ultimate Edition have only one purpose - to further amplify the advantages of fast capture.

The expansion of image configuration will bring about a problem. Mobile phones process more light signals, and multi-frame synthesis and algorithm optimization will take longer. In order to ensure the ideal When shooting, we are often "penalized to stand" for a few seconds. For people like Xiaolei who are afraid of social media, they don’t want to blur the image, but also don’t want to be embarrassed by standing still. They really need equipment that can produce fast and stable images. The Ultimate Edition of Magic6, which focuses on catching fear, gave me more confidence.

Having used the Magic 3 Ultimate Edition, Xiao Lei has developed the habit of stabilizing his phone while waiting for finished movies. The Magic 6 Ultimate Edition has to break this habit.

In default mode, "Motion Focus Priority" and "Eagle Eye Capture" are not required Function, the main camera of Magic6 Ultimate has strong freezing ability. You don’t need to worry about whether the phone is held steady, just press the shutter button. Even in hell-level fast bursts, it won't slow down in image processing.

For example, the white car in the picture seems to be still in the eyes of Magic6 Ultimate Edition, and it retains a high tolerance. The bright parts are not overexposed, and the dark parts are not overexposed. The details are sufficient, and the imaging quality is no different from regular shooting. This is probably the essence of LOFIC.

The splashing water best reflects the freezing ability of Magic6 Ultimate Edition. The water droplets are clearly visible, as if time has been frozen.

Although Xiaolei doesn’t spend much time with the main photographer, he can shoot as soon as he raises his hand , the feeling of just walking away after taking a photo is really pleasant. Every time you take out your mobile phone to take pictures, you don’t need to prepare for a blockbuster.

Of course, "fast, accurate and ruthless" is one thing. The imaging quality of Magic6 Ultimate Edition has also been significantly improved compared to before. The HDR algorithm is radical and the highlights can be suppressed. , the default color is relatively plain and more practical. Mobile phone photography is still a better record of life for most people, and it does not mean that it is a blockbuster.

The periscope at the native focal length focuses on resolution, and the 180-megapixel sensor on the ultra-large bottom is placed It is highly usable during the day and night, and its performance is not inferior to that of the main camera. The focusing distance is relatively short, and the outsole sensor has a naturally shallow depth of field, so close-up shots are also effective. However, with an equivalent focal length of only 68mm, telephoto is not its specialty, and the imaging effect within 5 times is optimal.

In addition, the imaging speed of this billion-pixel lens group is still very impressive. With the eagle eye, you can capture flowers and plants swaying in the wind, so you don’t have to worry about out-of-focus or blurred subjects.

If you see an active kitten on the road, combine it with 5x zoom Even when taking photos with Eagle Eye, there will be no blur.

High pixel mode liberates 180 million pixels, turn on the "hair-counting mode", use a little The time spent on post-processing and the memory usage of up to 37MB/picture are exchanged for the ultimate resolution. After multiple zooms in, the details of the picture can still be discovered, and post-production cropping is more comprehensive. Now Honor’s high-pixel mode is supported by HDR synthesis algorithm. As long as there is enough memory, it can also come in handy for daily shooting.

Starting from the Magic6 series, Honor’s images also have some optional stylizations, and the “texture” mode is enhanced on the basis of “bright” The contrast and vignetting performance are reduced, and the picture looks thicker, and the highlight suppression is relatively less active. It is not suitable for scenes with large backlight or high light ratio.

Stylized is not as easy to control as natural, and natural mode can satisfy most people. Some photography needs.

In dark light scenes, the advantages of the ultra-large bottom and ultra-high pixels are revealed. The picture is highly pure, without unnecessary colors and noise, and the sharpening intensity is relatively appropriate. It won’t make night scenes look the same as during the day.

#In general, the route of Magic6 Ultimate Edition is very clear, and it is also the pain point that some current flagship phones may have - the shooting experience. Honor still needs to continue to explore its own characteristics in image stylization, but before that, Mastering the most basic analytical, focusing, and capturing capabilities of mobile phone photography and becoming a "quick shooter" in the mobile phone industry can better arouse users' desire to take pictures.

Magic is pragmatic enough, but it still needs precipitation to achieve perfection

Looking back on the first generation of Honor Magic, whether it is avant-garde The 8-curved body design and the Magic Live customized operating system focusing on intelligent perception were of epoch-making significance in that era. Regarding user perception, deep learning and active judgment, the Magic series has always had a unique understanding of mobile phone intelligence.

Active learning and judgment of user perception characteristics still continue in the Magic6 series, and have evolved into a series of brand-new functions such as eye tracking, smart recommendations, and any door. The essence The above is a kind of active feedback and intervention on the user's operation behavior, which improves the efficiency of use.

This series of "magic" interactive concepts has made Magic, and its multiple functions Corresponding scenarios have been found in daily use, AI capabilities have been put into practice, and "magic" serves practical purposes. From their own perspective, functions that users are willing to accept and use are all good functions.

Like the Magic6 Ultimate Edition, it enjoys the same intelligent experience as the Magic6 series, and the core experiences such as battery, processing platform, fast charging, and screen are basically "equal" . In addition to some upgrades, the Ultimate Edition has more business and fashionable visual elements. By the way, whether it is the Magic6 Pro that Xiaolei has experienced before, or the ultimate version that he is experiencing now, Xiaolei is really surprised by the loudspeaker effect of these two mobile phones. The vocals are rich and powerful, and the low frequency dive is very deep. , the sound is rich in layers, and the small speaker is solid.

The market is not short of people who pay for the design. The design of the ultimate version is popular among some The occasion is more convincing than the Pro version, and it is more of an experience at the identity level. Of course, if you think LOFIC technology is necessary, it is reasonable to add more money to upgrade the cup.

But for the brand, high-end is not achieved overnight. Honor’s Ultimate Edition is a high-end One of the flagship facades still needs to continue to settle and wait for the market's response.

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of Magic6 Ultimate Edition:

Advantages:

1. The overall hardware level is very high, with almost no shortcomings

2. The capturing ability is outstanding and the camera system performs stably

3. The intelligent perception ability is highly practical

Disadvantages:

1. The animation of the smart capsule is slightly fragmented, and there is still room for optimization

2. The screen fingerprint position is relatively low

3. There is room for improvement in the YOYO assistant dialogue, but the function is not yet fully open

In general Xiaolei said that Xiaolei believes that the Magic6 Ultimate Edition is worthy of the starting price of 6,999 yuan, and its overall performance is not inferior to that of models in the same price range. It is a proper "hexagonal warrior". However, the trend of mobile phone imaging is changing. Although the capture capability is top-notch, it still needs more time to settle on the imaging style. Software optimization is worth looking forward to.

(The pictures in this article were filmed and produced by Lei Technology)

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