UAE Price
AED 6,050
India Price
₹56,499
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic5 256GB 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 6,050 in the UAE and ₹56,499 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Honor Magic5 256GB excels with its 5100mAh battery sustaining all-day use and 66W wired charging replenishing 100% in under 40 minutes, while the 1224x2688 OLED display hits 1600 nits peak brightness for outdoor clarity. Its 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support deliver smooth, vibrant visuals unmatched at this price. Ideal for professionals in hot climates who need reliable all-day endurance and fast charging during commutes, especially those using 5G bands 3, 77, and 78 common in UAE and India. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged 5G gaming—CPU drops to 2.0GHz after 15 minutes of sustained load. In UAE at AED 6050, it’s overpriced compared to the Pixel 8 Pro’s superior computational photography and better thermals. In India at ₹56499, it’s competitive because no other 66W charger + 120Hz OLED phone under ₹60K offers the same battery longevity and 5G band coverage.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 newer models will offer better software support and performance. The 2023 device may struggle with future app demands and lack OS updates by then.
The Honor Magic5 256GB is priced at AED 6050 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic5 256GB is priced at ₹56499 in India. It can be purchased through official Honor stores and select e-commerce sites.
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 stable and color-accurate 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.
Ready to buy the Magic5?
From AED 6,050 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
