UAE Price
AED 5,350
India Price
₹84,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 128GB 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 5450 mAh battery. At AED 5,350 in the UAE and ₹84,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate excels with its 5450 mAh battery and 66W wired charging, delivering all-day endurance and 0–70% in 32 minutes. Its 1312 x 2848 pixel OLED display at 460 ppi offers crisp visuals, while the 50W wireless and 5W reverse wired charging provide unique flexibility. The 12MP ultrawide with 100° FOV and TOF 3D sensor enables precise depth mapping for portrait and AR applications. This phone targets professionals who need extended battery life during travel, frequent wireless charging users, and those relying on precise biometric scanning via the TOF sensor. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained 5G gaming—performance drops after 18 minutes of continuous 120fps play. In UAE at AED 5350, it’s competitive because it outpaces rivals in charging speed and battery capacity without premium branding markup. In India at ₹84999, it’s overpriced—competing flagships offer better cameras and cooling for similar cost. Skip if you prioritize sustained gaming or 200MP main sensors.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5450 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), 1/2.5", 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 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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 | 217 g (7.65 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, eco leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 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) |
| Protection | Glass/ceramic coating |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Orange |
| Models | PGT-AN20 |
| Price | About 900 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, March 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 20 |
| 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 Ultimate.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 as newer models will offer better software support and performance. The 2023 flagship hardware may feel outdated by then, especially with evolving app demands and lack of long-term OS updates.
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 Ultimate 128GB is priced at ₹84999 in India. It is available through select online retailers and authorized Honor stores.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and dynamic range, especially in low light, thanks to its advanced sensor and computational photography. It captures sharp, vibrant photos with fast and accurate autofocus.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including screen time, apps, and 5G connectivity. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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