Honor Magic5 Pro vs Huawei P60 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor Magic5 Pro edges out the P60 Pro thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset offering superior performance and slightly better battery endurance. However, the P60 Pro’s exceptional camera system and faster wired charging make it a strong contender, especially for photography enthusiasts.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic5 Pro | Huawei P60 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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2023, February 27 | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 31 | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back | - |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) | 161 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Kunlun Glass |
| Resolution | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1220 x 2700 pixels (~444 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.7 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| 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 (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| 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 | UFS | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |
| 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) | 48 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 25mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.1, 90mm (telephoto), PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR Vivid |
| 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 | - | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| 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, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| - | BDS Satellite Message | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired | 88W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5100 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh (China only) | Li-Po 4815 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Meadow Green, Blue, Purple, Orange | Black, Green, Violet, Rococo Pearl |
| Models | PGT-AN10, PGT-N19 | MNA-AL00, MNA-LX9 |
| Price | £ 799.99 / € 407.79 | € 738.50 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 109h | Endurance rating 96h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | GeekBench: 4378 (v5.1), 5096 (v6) | AnTuTu: 1030473 (v9) GeekBench: 4422 (v6) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Superior Performance (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)
- Brighter Display
- Longer Battery Life
- Reverse Wireless Charging
- Slower Wired Charging
- Camera not as exceptional as P60 Pro
Huawei P60 Pro
- Exceptional Camera System
- Faster Wired Charging (88W)
- Premium Design
- Reverse Wireless Charging
- Slightly Weaker Performance (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1)
- Shorter Battery Life
Display Comparison
Both phones feature stunning OLED displays with excellent color accuracy and infinite contrast ratios. The Honor Magic5 Pro takes a slight lead with a measured peak brightness of 1227 nits compared to the P60 Pro's 1135 nits, resulting in better outdoor visibility. Both offer smooth scrolling thanks to high refresh rates (likely 120Hz, though not explicitly stated).
Camera Comparison
The Huawei P60 Pro shines in the camera department. While both offer excellent photo and video capabilities, the P60 Pro’s telephoto lens and image processing algorithms deliver exceptional detail and dynamic range, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. The Magic5 Pro’s camera is still excellent, but the P60 Pro’s focus on photography gives it the upper hand.
Performance
The Honor Magic5 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provides a noticeable performance advantage over the P60 Pro's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The Gen 2 offers improved efficiency and raw processing power, leading to smoother multitasking and faster app loading times. While the P60 Pro is still very capable, the Magic5 Pro holds a clear edge in demanding tasks like gaming.
Battery Life
The Honor Magic5 Pro demonstrates slightly better battery endurance, boasting an active use score of 12:06h and an endurance rating of 109h, compared to the P60 Pro's 96h endurance rating. Both phones support wireless charging, but the P60 Pro’s 88W wired charging is significantly faster than the Magic5 Pro’s 66W.
Buying Guide
The Honor Magic5 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing raw performance, longer battery life, and a vibrant display. The Huawei P60 Pro is perfect for those who value exceptional camera capabilities, particularly in low-light conditions, and appreciate faster wired charging.