Honor Magic 5 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a flagship smartphone that comes with a premium hardware suite, an interesting camera kit, and a unique design. This ex-Huawei device has access to the complete Google package and 5G networks, making it an excellent choice for users who want a smartphone that is not limited by sanctions imposed on Huawei by the US.

The Magic5 Pro features a large 6.81-inch HDR10+ OLED panel with 1312p resolution and dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by curved glass and has a promising 12MP camera with a 3D ToF system inside the pill-shaped cutout.

The Magic5 Pro is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS4.0 storage chips. It also comes with the industry's first standalone antenna architecture, which should remove any interference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. The rear camera setup has a familiar logic but should offer improved performance. The 50MP has a large sensor, and a bright wide-angle stabilized lens.

There is also a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus for macro purposes. The 50MP zoom camera with a 3.5x periscopic telephoto lens is the most interesting one, as it should also offer up to 10x high-quality lossless zoom thanks to the large sensor.

The Honor Magic5 Pro is powered by a large battery with a 5,100mAh capacity, up from 4,600mAh on the Magic4 Pro. The phone supports 66W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. Additionally, it supports both reverse wired and reversed wireless charging (needs to be enabled from settings).

The phone ships with the 66W power brick and a suitable 6A-rated USB-A-to-C cable. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset packs the Adreno 740 GPU capable of Ray Tracing. The Magic5 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and dual-SIM 5G.

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max are two of the most popular smartphones in this range, known for their impressive displays, powerful processors, and high-quality cameras. Huawei's P40 Pro Plus is another competitor with similar specs and features to the Honor Magic5 Pro, especially in terms of camera capabilities. Ultimately, the choice between these devices will come down to personal preference, as each has its own strengths and weaknesses.