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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MagicOS 7.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1.07B colors, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, Eye Comfort mode |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2688 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ |
| Screen Size | 6.73 inches (17.09 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Display Type | OLED (Curved Display) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 439 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.4% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (on Telephoto Camera) |
| Zoom | 2.5x Optical Zoom, up to 50x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 54 MP (wide, 1/1.49", f/1.9, PDAF) + 50 MP (ultrawide, 122˚, f/2.0, AF) + 32 MP (telephoto, f/2.4, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide) + f/2.0 (ultrawide) + f/2.4 (telephoto, OIS) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 54 MP + 50 MP + 32 MP |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Falcon Capture, Pro Mode, Panorama, Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Millisecond Falcon Capture, AI Motion Sensing |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) at 30/60fps, 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Image Resolution | 8480 x 6370 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor (100˚ ultrawide) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 (ultrawide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 12 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) at 30fps, 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum alloy frame, glass back or eco-leather back |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Green, Purple, Orange |
| Height | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm |
| Ruggedness | Eye of Muse Star Wheel symmetrical camera design |
| Waterproof | Splash resistant |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 66W wired Honor SuperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (5W reverse wired) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | DTS:X Ultra sound algorithm, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm, 5100mAh Battery, 66W SuperCharge, Star Wheel Camera Design, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, IR Blaster, NFC |
The Honor Magic5 delivers flagship computational speed, professional-grade mobile optics, and battery endurance encased in a refined, lightweight symmetrical design. Driving the device is Qualcomm's flagship 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core platform, featuring an ARM Cortex-X3 prime core running at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A715 performance cores at 2.8 GHz, two Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz, coupled with the Adreno 740 GPU. Supported by 12GB of high-speed LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 4.0 internal storage, it delivers seamless multitasking, quick app launches, and fluid high-framerate 3D gaming running on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a stunning 6.73-inch Full HD+ Curved OLED display (1224 x 2688 pixels) with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 439 ppi pixel density, and an expansive 90.4% screen-to-body ratio. The panel produces 1.07 billion colors, supports HDR10+, reaches up to 1600 nits of peak brightness, and delivers an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. To alleviate eye strain during long nighttime sessions, it incorporates 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming alongside TUV Rheinland low blue light certifications. Biometric security is managed via an on-screen optical fingerprint scanner.
Photography is anchored by Honor's iconic 'Eye of Muse' Star Wheel circular camera arrangement, incorporating the Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm. The setup includes a 54 MP primary wide camera (f/1.9 aperture, 1/1.49" sensor size, PDAF), a 50 MP 122-degree ultra-wide camera (f/2.0) with autofocus for macro shots, and a 32 MP telephoto lens (f/2.4, OIS) with 2.5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom. The rear camera system records cinematic 4K UHD video at up to 60fps with 10-bit HDR and gyro-EIS stabilization. On the front, a 12 MP 100-degree ultra-wide selfie camera (f/2.4) handles crisp 4K selfies and vlogging.
Despite its slender 7.8mm chassis and light 191-gram weight, the Honor Magic5 houses a substantial 5100 mAh lithium-polymer battery engineered for all-day stamina. It is supported by 66W wired Honor SuperCharge, quickly topping up power, and includes 5W reverse wired charging to power secondary gadgets. Completing this flagship package are dual stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra sound, an integrated infrared (IR) blaster, full-function NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.
