Honor Magic4 vs OnePlus 10 Pro: A Deep Dive into Snapdragon Flagships

The Honor Magic4 and OnePlus 10 Pro represent compelling options in the flagship Android space, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While sharing a core chipset, they diverge in charging technology, battery optimization, and overall user experience. This comparison dissects these differences to determine which phone delivers the best value and performance.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the OnePlus 10 Pro emerges as the slightly better choice. Its 80W (International) or 65W (North America) wired charging, coupled with 50W wireless charging, significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4’s 66W wired charging. While both phones share the same processor, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s endurance rating suggests better overall battery management.

PHONES
Phone Names Honor Magic4 OnePlus 10 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India
Launch
Announced2022, February 282022, January 11
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 30Available. Released 2022, January 13
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions163.6 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
 IP54, dust and water resistantIP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1224 x 2664 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~431 ppi density)1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size6.81 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~93.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (peak)LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 730
OSAndroid 12, Magic UI 6Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China)
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 -UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5" 8 MP, f/3.4, (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit audio stereo recording24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Infrared portYes-
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging66W wired 5W reverse wired80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4800 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, White, Cyan, GoldVolcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)
ModelsLGE-AN00NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217
PriceAbout 900 EUR$ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99
SAR-1.16 W/kg (head)     0.70 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 107h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor Magic4

  • Potentially refined software experience (Honor UI)
  • 66W fast wired charging
  • Reverse wired charging capability

  • Slower charging speeds compared to OnePlus 10 Pro
  • Limited information on camera specifications

OnePlus 10 Pro

  • 80W/65W fast wired charging (region dependent)
  • 50W wireless charging
  • 107-hour endurance rating

  • OxygenOS can be polarizing for some users
  • Potential for software bloat

Display Comparison

Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, but display characteristics differ. The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 780 nits, suggesting a brighter outdoor viewing experience. While the Honor Magic4’s display specifications aren’t provided, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s infinite (nominal) contrast ratio indicates a superior visual experience with deeper blacks. The absence of refresh rate data for the Magic4 makes a direct comparison difficult, but the OnePlus 10 Pro likely offers a smoother experience if it features a high refresh rate panel.

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited. Both are described as having Photo/Video capabilities. Without specific details on sensor size, aperture, or optical image stabilization (OIS), a definitive camera comparison is challenging. The absence of information on the Magic4’s camera system makes it difficult to assess its strengths and weaknesses relative to the OnePlus 10 Pro. We can assume both phones will offer competitive image quality in good lighting conditions, but low-light performance will depend heavily on sensor size and image processing algorithms.

Performance

Both the Honor Magic4 and OnePlus 10 Pro are equipped with the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU configuration: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. This means raw processing power will be nearly identical. However, thermal management and sustained performance are where differences may emerge. The OnePlus 10 Pro’s larger chassis could potentially offer better heat dissipation, mitigating throttling during extended gaming sessions. RAM specifications are not provided for either device, but both likely utilize LPDDR5X for fast memory access.

Battery Life

The OnePlus 10 Pro holds a significant advantage in charging speed. It supports 80W wired charging (International) – completing a full charge in 32 minutes – or 65W (North America) with 58% charge in 15 minutes, alongside 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The Honor Magic4 offers 66W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro’s faster charging capabilities are a major benefit for users who need to quickly replenish their battery. The OnePlus 10 Pro also boasts an endurance rating of 107 hours, suggesting optimized power management despite a similar battery capacity (not specified for the Magic4).

Buying Guide

Buy the Honor Magic4 if you prioritize a potentially more refined software experience and are less concerned with the absolute fastest charging speeds. Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if you value rapid charging – both wired and wireless – and a proven track record of performance optimization within the OxygenOS ecosystem. The OnePlus 10 Pro is the better choice for power users and those who frequently need to top up their battery quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in either phone tend to overheat during prolonged gaming sessions?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to generate heat under sustained load. While both phones share the same chipset, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s larger form factor may provide better thermal dissipation, potentially leading to less throttling during extended gaming. However, both devices may experience some performance reduction after prolonged use.
❓ What are the real-world benefits of the OnePlus 10 Pro's 50W wireless charging?
The OnePlus 10 Pro’s 50W wireless charging is significantly faster than the Honor Magic4’s lack of substantial wireless charging. This allows for convenient top-ups without the need for cables, and can add a substantial percentage of battery life in a relatively short period – making it ideal for users who frequently use wireless charging pads.
❓ How does the charging speed differ between the International and North American versions of the OnePlus 10 Pro?
The International version of the OnePlus 10 Pro supports 80W wired charging, achieving a full charge in 32 minutes. The North American version is limited to 65W, taking longer to charge, but still reaching 58% in 15 minutes. This difference is due to regional power standards.