Honor Magic5 Pro vs Magic4 Pro: The Ultimate Flagship Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor Magic5 Pro emerges as the clear winner, boasting a significantly improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, brighter display, and notably better battery life. While the Magic4 Pro's 100W charging is faster, the Magic5 Pro's overall package offers a more refined and powerful experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic5 Pro | Honor Magic4 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, February 27 | 2022, February 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 31 | Available. Released 2022, April 09 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) | 163.6 x 74.7 x 9.1 mm or 9.2 mm |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 209 g / 215 g (7.37 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Resolution | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~93.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 12, Magic UI 6 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.12" 1.4µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF TOF 3D (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", AF 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom TOF 3D (depth) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit audio stereo recording | 24-bit audio stereo recording | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired | 100W wired, 100% in 30 min 100W wireless, 50% in 15 min Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5100 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh (China only) | Li-Po 4600 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Meadow Green, Blue, Purple, Orange | Black, White, Cyan, Gold, Orange |
| Models | PGT-AN10, PGT-N19 | LGE-NX9, LGE-N49B, LGE-N19B, LGE-AN10, GBD-NX9 |
| Price | £ 799.99 / € 407.79 | € 469.41 / £ 397.48 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 109h | Endurance rating 82h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | -23.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | GeekBench: 4378 (v5.1), 5096 (v6) | AnTuTu: 980755 (v9) GeekBench: 3512 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Brighter display (1227 nits)
- Superior battery life (109h endurance)
- Improved performance and efficiency
- Reverse wireless charging
- Charging speed slightly slower than Magic4 Pro
- Design may be less appealing to some
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Incredibly fast 100W wired and wireless charging
- Slightly more compact design (potentially)
- Excellent camera system
- Older Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset
- Lower battery life (82h endurance)
- Less bright display (957 nits)
Display Comparison
The Magic5 Pro takes a clear lead in display brightness, measuring a peak of 1227 nits compared to the Magic4 Pro's 957 nits. Both feature excellent contrast ratios (Infinite, nominally), offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. While both displays are excellent, the Magic5 Pro's increased brightness provides better visibility in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature excellent camera systems, but the Magic5 Pro likely benefits from software optimizations and potentially a slightly improved sensor. While detailed camera comparisons require extensive testing, initial reports suggest the Magic5 Pro delivers more consistent results and improved low-light performance. Both offer impressive photo and video capabilities.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Magic5 Pro is a substantial upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Magic4 Pro. The Gen 2 offers improved efficiency and significantly better raw performance, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and enhanced gaming experiences. The Magic5 Pro's CPU architecture also contributes to its superior performance.
Battery Life
Battery life is a major differentiator. The Magic5 Pro demonstrates significantly better endurance, with an active use score of 12:06h and an endurance rating of 109h, compared to the Magic4 Pro's 82h endurance rating. While the Magic4 Pro's 100W wired and wireless charging is incredibly fast (100% in 30 mins, 50% in 15 mins), the Magic5 Pro's longer battery life reduces the need for frequent charging.
Buying Guide
The Honor Magic5 Pro is ideal for power users, photographers, and anyone prioritizing long battery life and top-tier performance. The Honor Magic4 Pro remains a compelling option for those seeking incredibly fast charging speeds and a slightly more compact design, especially if found at a discounted price.