vivo X90 Pro vs Honor Magic5 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor Magic5 Pro edges out the vivo X90 Pro thanks to its superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, brighter display, and longer battery life. While the vivo X90 Pro offers incredibly fast 120W wired charging, the Magic5 Pro’s overall package is more compelling for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | vivo X90 Pro | Honor Magic5 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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 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 |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, November 22 | 2023, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 06 | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, eco leather back | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.37 in) | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 214.9 g (7.58 oz) | 219 g (7.72 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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| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9200 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715 MC11 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14 (Global), OriginOS 3 (China) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Triple | 50.3 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.4", 0.7µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 108˚ 16mm (ultrawide), AF | 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) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| 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/192kHz audio | 24-bit audio stereo recording | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, 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), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 120W wired, 50% in 8 min 50W wireless Reverse wired | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Type | 4870 mAh | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5100 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh (China only) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Legendary Black, Red | Black, Meadow Green, Blue, Purple, Orange |
| Models | V2242A, V2219 | PGT-AN10, PGT-N19 |
| Price | About 1200 EUR | £ 799.99 / € 407.79 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 96h | Endurance rating 109h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.5 LUFS (Very good) | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1228735 (v9) GeekBench: 4273 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | GeekBench: 4378 (v5.1), 5096 (v6) |
vivo X90 Pro
- Incredibly fast 120W wired charging
- Potentially refined camera processing (subjective)
- Elegant design
- Lower peak brightness compared to Magic5 Pro
- Slightly less powerful chipset
- Battery life not as impressive as Magic5 Pro
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Superior performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Excellent battery life and endurance
- Reverse wireless charging
- Charging speed not as fast as vivo X90 Pro
- Design may not appeal to everyone
Display Comparison
Both phones feature excellent OLED displays with vibrant colors and deep blacks. However, the Honor Magic5 Pro takes the lead with a significantly higher peak brightness of 1227 nits compared to the vivo X90 Pro's 934 nits. This makes the Magic5 Pro noticeably better in direct sunlight. Both boast 'infinite' contrast ratios, a nominal term indicating exceptional contrast.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer versatile camera systems. The vivo X90 Pro is often praised for its image processing and color science, particularly in certain lighting conditions. The Honor Magic5 Pro's camera system is also highly capable, with a focus on detail and dynamic range. Ultimately, camera preference is subjective, and both phones are capable of producing excellent results. Both offer excellent photo and video capabilities.
Performance
The Honor Magic5 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset provides a clear performance advantage over the vivo X90 Pro's Dimensity 9200. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is known for its efficiency and raw power, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance. While the Dimensity 9200 is no slouch, the Snapdragon holds a noticeable edge.
Battery Life
The Honor Magic5 Pro demonstrates superior battery endurance. Its endurance rating of 115h significantly surpasses the vivo X90 Pro's 96h. Active use scores also favor the Magic5 Pro (12:06h vs. unspecified for X90 Pro). While the vivo X90 Pro's 120W wired charging is incredibly fast (50% in 8 minutes), the Magic5 Pro's longer battery life provides more overall usage time.
Buying Guide
The vivo X90 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing incredibly fast charging and a potentially more refined camera experience (depending on individual preferences). The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better choice for those seeking top-tier performance, a brighter and more vibrant display, and extended battery life.