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The Honor Watch Magic released last year was a quite a success going by the popularity it garnered over this period. It now has a successor, the Honor Watch Magic 2 which is now more stylish, better equipped with more features and a more advanced Kirin AI chip which no doubt brings better performance to the new timepiece. The Magic 2 is available in two sizes, 46mm and 42mm. The 46mm is a better equipped smartwatch with microphone and loudspeaker, onboard music storage and has longer battery life. Compare the Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) vs (42mm) specs and features to find out which is right for you.
Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) vs (42mm): Specifications Compared
| Product Info |  Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) Specifications, Features and Price |
 Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) | Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Unisex |
| Release date | December, 2019 | December, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Honor Watch Magic | Honor Watch Magic |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | 42mm, 46mm | 42mm, 46mm |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46 x 46 x 9 mm | 42 x 42 x 9 mm |
| Weight | (excluding straps), 41g | (excluding straps), 32.5g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel, Thermoplastic | Stainless steel, Thermoplastic |
| Strap material | Fluoroelastomer, Leather | Fluoroelastomer, Leather |
| Bezel material | Ceramics | Ceramics |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black | Black |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.39 inch | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | 800nit, AMOLED, Full color | 800nit, AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 454 x 454 px | 390 x 390 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | (China only), Yes | (China only), Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 16MB | 16MB |
| ROM | 4GB | 128MB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3 | No |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Fitness Level | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-heart tracking | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 15, Yes | 15, Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 455mAh | 215mAh |
| Battery life | Regular: 14 days | Regular: 7 days+ |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Kirin A1 | Kirin A1 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Huawei Lite OS | Huawei Lite OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Huawei Wear | Huawei Wear |
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ |
| Payment system | Yes | Yes |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 20mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Honor Watch Magic 2, Manual, Straps | Charger, Honor Watch Magic 2, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $149.99 |
Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) vs (42mm): What’s the Difference?
| Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) | Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) |
| Has a bigger case size and subsequently a wider display that allows you see more at a glance. | Is more compact and a better fit for those with smaller wrist. It also weighs a little less. |
| Has microphone and loudspeaker | Lacks both microphone and loudspeaker |
| Comes with 4GB onboard storage | Lacks onboard storage |
| 2 weeks long battery life | 1 week long battery life |
Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) vs (42mm): Editor’s Pick
