Honor Magic 6 Pro beats Galaxy S24 Ultra & Pixel 8 Pro in DxOMark display ranking

The battle for smartphone display supremacy continues, and a surprise contender has emerged at the top. In the latest DxOMark display rankings, the Honor Magic 6 Pro has dethroned both the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8 Pro, claiming the coveted top spot.

The Honor Magic 6 Pro’s remarkable performance in DxOMark’s test highlights the company’s commitment to cutting-edge display technology. Its strengths lie in excellent readability across all lighting conditions, thanks to outstanding brightness capabilities. The phone also excels in color rendering, delivering vibrant and accurate images.

The Honor Magic 6 Pro features a 6.8″ 120Hz LTPO OLED display sporting a resolution of 1280 x 2800 pixels. The company also boasts a whopping 5000 nits peak brightness claim too. But as you’ll read below, it isn’t really apparent in real-world usage.

While the Pixel 8 Pro has been pushed down to third place, it remains a formidable force in the display arena. It’s worth noting that the Pixel 8 Pro’s screen in bright environments was brighter than what Honor’s Magic 6 Pro had to offer. DxOMark’s tests commend its impressive color fidelity and smooth video playback. The Pixel 8 Pro delivers a consistently strong visual experience, making it a great choice for content consumption.

Even with a drop to second place, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a stunning display that excels in brightness and video playback. However, minor issues with color rendering and touch responsiveness ultimately held it back from retaining the top spot.

Honor’s rise to the top of the DxOMark display rankings signals exciting developments in the smartphone market. For consumers seeking the absolute best in visual experience, the Honor Magic 6 Pro stands out. However, the Pixel 8 Pro and the Galaxy S24 Ultra shouldn’t be dismissed outright, as they both offer exceptionally high-quality displays. This makes us wonder how good the Pixel 9 Pro‘s display is going to be when it comes out later this year.

It’s important to remember that these DxOmark scores offer only one side of the picture. Various other factors should be considered before you make your purchasing decision. These days, most premium smartphones go head-to-head in terms of features and capabilities. At the end of the day, other factors such as design, software experience and more eventually build up the overall experience.