UAE Price
AED 5,350
India Price
₹49,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic5 128GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.73 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5100 mAh battery. At AED 5,350 in the UAE and ₹49,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Honor Magic5 128GB excels with its 5100mAh battery sustaining all-day use and 66W wired charging replenishing 0–100% in under 40 minutes, while the 120Hz OLED display with 1600-nit peak brightness delivers vivid HDR10+ visuals even under desert sun. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset ensures smooth 90fps gaming without throttling for over 45 minutes in benchmark tests. This phone targets Android purists who prioritize battery longevity and fast charging over brand prestige, especially those using 5G extensively in urban India or UAE’s high-temperature environments. Its weakness? The 12MP ultrawide sensor lacks OIS and has a narrow 1.22µm pixel size, resulting in noisy low-light shots compared to 50MP rivals. In UAE at AED 5350, it’s overpriced next to the Pixel 8 Pro with better computational photography. In India at ₹49999, it’s competitive—offering flagship silicon and charging speed at a 15% discount to Samsung’s S23 Ultra, despite the camera compromise.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Triple | 54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", AF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.35 x 2.97 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2688 pixels (~439 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Green, Purple, Orange |
| Models | PGT-AN00, PGT-N09 |
| Price | About 900 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Magic5.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 as software updates and support will likely have ended, reducing long-term usability. While still functional for basic tasks, newer models offer better performance and security.
The Honor Magic5 128GB is priced at AED 5350 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic5 128GB is priced at ₹49999 in India. It can be purchased through official Honor stores and select e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos with strong detail in daylight and good low-light performance thanks to its multi-lens setup. Video recording is smooth with stable stabilization for everyday use.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and occasional gaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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