Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Huawei P60 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the P60 Pro thanks to its newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset offering superior performance and faster charging. However, the P60 Pro’s exceptional camera and incredible battery life make it a strong contender, especially for photography enthusiasts prioritizing longevity.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | 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 | 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 | - |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 06 | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 20 | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, 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 + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 217 g (7.65 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 | Glass/ceramic coating | 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, MagicOS 7.1 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 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), 1/2.5", 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit audio stereo recording | - | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | 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 | Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh | Li-Po 4815 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Orange | Black, Green, Violet, Rococo Pearl |
| Models | PGT-AN20 | MNA-AL00, MNA-LX9 |
| Price | About 900 EUR | € 738.50 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 96h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1030473 (v9) GeekBench: 4422 (v6) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Superior Performance (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)
- Faster Wired Charging (66W)
- Reverse Wireless Charging
- Excellent Display
- Camera not as strong as P60 Pro
- Software experience may vary by region
Huawei P60 Pro
- Exceptional Camera System
- Incredible Battery Life (96h Endurance)
- Stunning Display (1135 nits)
- Premium Design
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G only)
- Slower Wired Charging (88W)
- Software ecosystem limitations (Huawei)
Display Comparison
Both phones feature excellent OLED displays, but the Huawei P60 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 1135 nits and an impressive (though nominal) infinite contrast ratio. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate's display is also vibrant and sharp, but lacks the P60 Pro's measured brightness advantage. Color accuracy is excellent on both.
Camera Comparison
The Huawei P60 Pro is renowned for its exceptional camera system, particularly its image processing and low-light performance. While the Magic5 Ultimate has a capable camera, the P60 Pro’s strengths in photography are undeniable. Both offer excellent video recording capabilities.
Performance
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provides a noticeable performance boost over the P60 Pro’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Magic5 Ultimate. Both phones handle everyday tasks with ease.
Battery Life
The Huawei P60 Pro shines with its incredible endurance rating of 96 hours. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate offers good battery life, but doesn't quite match the P60 Pro's longevity. Both support fast wired and wireless charging, with the Magic5 Ultimate offering slightly faster wired charging (66W vs 88W).
Buying Guide
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is ideal for power users and gamers who demand top-tier performance and fast charging. The Huawei P60 Pro is perfect for photography lovers and those who prioritize long battery life and a stunning display, even with 4G connectivity.