Tech Blog #82 | Honor Magic 5 Pro - 50 X 3 ...

Honor's Magic smartphone series has been the most highlighted camera-centric smartphone series for them. Last years Magic 4 series was excellent and now it's time for the Honor Magic 5 Pro, a high-end smartphone that combines cutting-edge technology with an attractive design. With its impressive camera system, stunning display, and a powerful processor, it aims to deliver a premium user experience. Let's dive into its key features and evaluate its performance.

Starting with the design, the Honor Magic 5 Pro bags a sleek and premium build quality. It comes with a glass front and a glass back or an eco-leather back variant. The device has a solid and substantial feel, weighing 219 grams. It also features an IP68 rating, making it dust and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

The smartphone has a large 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with its support for 1 billion colors and HDR10+. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and fluid animations. Since it's an LTPO display,it can dial down its Refresh rate to 1Hz when the phone is in idle. With a peak brightness of 1800 nits, the display remains easily readable even in bright outdoor conditions.

Under the hood, the Honor Magic 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core processor built on a 4nm architecture. In terms of memory and storage, the Honor Magic 5 Pro offers multiple options. Users can choose between 256GB of internal storage paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, or opt for the higher-tier variant with 512GB of storage and either 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The faster UFS 4.0 storage technology provides fast read and write speeds, allowing for quick app launches and efficient multitasking.

The camera system on the Honor Magic 5 Pro is one of its standout features. It features a versatile triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50MP wide lens for the main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens with a 122-degree field of view. The camera setup supports features like multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, and 10-bit video recording. Additionally, there is a TOF 3D depth sensor for improved portrait photography. On the front, there is a 12MP ultrawide selfie camera that captures high-quality selfies.

The Honor Magic 5 Pro is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po battery. The international version has a capacity of 5100 mAh, while the China-only version has a slightly larger silicon-carbon battery with a capacity of 5450 mAh. The smartphone supports 66W wired charging, allowing for fast charging speed. It also supports 50W wireless charging, providing convenient charging options. Additionally, reverse wireless charging and reverse wired charging at 5W are available so you can charge your audio accessories easily.

Considering the pricing, the Honor Magic 5 Pro falls into the premium segment, with a price tag of $1,099. The high price reflects its top-of-the-line features and premium build quality. Overall, the Honor Magic 5 Pro is a flagship-level smartphone that offers a premium user experience and should be considered by those seeking a high-end device with exceptional camera capabilities and advanced features.