UAE Price
AED 3,500
India Price
₹79,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% 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 3,500 in the UAE and ₹79,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Honor Magic5 Pro excels with its 50MP 1/1.12” wide sensor delivering exceptional low-light detail, 3.5x optical zoom via the 90mm periscope telephoto, and 66W wired charging that refills 256GB storage from 0–100% in 42 minutes. Its 120Hz LTPO OLED display hits 1800 nits peak brightness, ideal for outdoor HDR viewing. This is for professionals who shoot 4K video with OIS-stabilized periscope shots and need all-day endurance from a 4600mAh battery rated at 115h. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 runs smoothly, but thermals throttle after 20 minutes of 4K recording, limiting extended video work. In UAE at AED 3500, it’s competitive because it undercuts the iPhone 15 Pro’s price while matching its zoom and charging speed. In India at ₹79999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S23 Ultra offers better thermals, IP68, and S Pen for just ₹1000 more, making the Magic5 Pro a niche pick for Huawei loyalists who prioritize charging speed over thermal resilience.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5100 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh (China only) |
| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.12" 1.4µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF TOF 3D (depth) |
| Features | Laser AF, 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 TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| 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, 79 SA/NSA - China |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Meadow Green, Blue, Purple, Orange |
| Models | PGT-AN10, PGT-N19 |
| Price | £ 450.00 / € 341.95 |
| Performance | GeekBench: 4378 (v5.1), 5096 (v6) |
| Display | 1227 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:06h |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 115h |
| Announced | 2023, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 |
| 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 Pro.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to newer models with better software support and features. However, if found at a steep discount, it can still serve as a reliable daily driver for basic to moderate use.
The Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 3500 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹79999 in India. It is available through official Honor channels and select electronics retailers.
The camera delivers sharp, detailed photos with excellent dynamic range in daylight and strong low-light performance. It captures stable 4K video with smooth autofocus and natural color reproduction.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and camera use. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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