By John Arthur 
Dream up holding a phone that outpaces giants like Samsung and Apple in camera innovation, yet costs $200 less. No, this isn’t a fantasy—it’s the Honor Magic5 Pro, a device quietly rewriting the rules of flagship smartphones. At Geekzilla.tech, we’ve tested this underdog against industry titans, and what we found might just make you rethink your next upgrade.
Design: When Elegance Meets Grip
The Magic5 Pro’s four-curved glass design isn’t just eye candy—it’s ergonomic sorcery. Unlike the flat edges of the iPhone 15 Pro or the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s sharp corners, Honor’s symmetrical curves nestle perfectly in your palm. Paired with an IP68 rating, it’s built to survive coffee spills and Instagram-worthy drops.
Key Design Wins:
- Color Options: Midnight Black, Meadow Green, Glacier Blue (a fan favorite at Geekzilla HQ).
- Weight Distribution: 219g, but feels lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max (240g).
- Durability: Gorilla Glass Victus front/back + aluminum frame.
Display: A Screen That Reads Your Mind (Almost)
The 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display adapts its 1-120Hz refresh rate so seamlessly, you’ll forget specs exist. During testing, scrolling through TikTok felt like gliding on butter, while HDR10+ made Netflix binges literally cinematic.
Display Showdown:
| Feature | Honor Magic5 Pro | Galaxy S23 Ultra | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | 2000 nits |
| Color Accuracy | ΔE < 0.8 | ΔE < 0.9 | ΔE < 0.7 |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | 120Hz |
Verdict: Brighter than Samsung, smoother than Apple—a display that wows.
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on Steroids
Gaming on the Magic5 Pro feels like cheating. Genshin Impact at 60fpss? Check. Multitasking with 16GB RAM? Seamless. Honor’s GPU Turbo X even reduces overheating—a notorious Snapdragon flaw.
Benchmark Bragging Rights:
- Geekbench 6: 1950 (Single-core), 5200 (Multi-core)
- 3DMark Wild Life: 12,500 (Higher than S23 Ultra’s 11,900)
Cameras: The Dark Horse of Mobile Photography
Forget “just another triple lens.” Honor’s 50MP+50MP+64MP array is a Swiss Army knife for shutterbugs:
- Main Sensor (50MP): Crisp details even in backlit sunsets.
- Ultrawide (50MP): Minimal distortion at edges—unlike Pixel 7 Pro’s fisheye effect.
- Periscope Telephoto (64MP, 3.5x optical): Moon mode rivals Huawei’s P60 Pro.
Low-Light Shootout:
| Phone | Brightness | Detail Retention | Noise Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Magic5 Pro | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Pixel 7 Pro | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | 8/10 |
Pro Tip: Use “AI Motion Sensing” for razor-sharp pet pics.
Battery Life: The 5100mAh Marathoner
After 24 hours of mixed use (5G, GPS, Zoom calls), we had 14% left—beating the S23 Ultra by 2 hours. And with 66W wired charging, 0-100% takes 42 minutes.
Charging Comparison:
| Charger Type | 0-50% | 0-100% |
|---|---|---|
| Honor (66W) | 18 minutes | 42 minutes |
| Samsung (45W) | 23 minutes | 65 minutes |
| iPhone (20W) | 30 minutes | 90 minutes |
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Software: MagicOS 7.1—A Delightful Surprise
Based on Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 is bloatware-free and packed with PC-level multitasking:
- Split-Screen Magic: Run WhatsApp, Chrome, and YouTube in resizable windows.
- Privacy Guard: Block app permissions in real-time (looking at you, Facebook).
Update Promise: 3 OS updates + 5 security patches—matching Google’s Pixel policy.
Why Buy This Over a Galaxy or iPhone?
- Price: Starts at 899vs.899vs.1199 for S23 Ultra.
- Zoom: 3.5x optical vs. iPhone’s 3x (and it’s sharper).
- Battery: 5100mAh outlasts both rivals.
FAQs:
Q1: Does it support wireless charging?
A: Yes! 50W wireless—faster than Samsung’s 15W.
Q2: How’s the selfie camera?
A: 12MP with 4K video. Skin tones are natural, not “Instagram-filter” fake.
Q3: Is the software cluttered?
A: Cleaner than Xiaomi’s MIUI. Uninstallable bloat? Zero.
Q4: Can it handle 8K video?
A: 8K@24fps, but stick to 4K@60fps for smoother results.
Q5: Warranty and updates?
A: 2-year warranty in EU/Asia; 3 OS updates guaranteed.
Final Verdict: Should You Join the Magic Club?
If you crave flagship specs without the ego (or price tag) of Apple/Samsung, the Honor Magic5 Pro is your answer. It’s not perfect—the curved screen may polarize—but for photography geeks and battery warriors, this phone is a silent revolution.
3 Reasons to Buy:
- Camera versatility that shames pricier rivals.
- Battery life that laughs at power banks.
- Value—$300 saved buys a killer smartwatch.
Ready to ditch the hype train? The Magic5 Pro waits.
Geekzilla.tech Rating: 4.5/5 ★★★★☆
Aha Moment: Realizing mid-review that this phone outzooms the iPhone and costs less. Mind. Blown.
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