Honor Magic5vsrealme 14 Pro

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor Magic5
Magic5
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Honor Magic 5's impressive battery life is a standout feature, lasting over 12 hours of heavy use.
The Honor Magic5's display offers an exceptional viewing experience with vibrant colors and impressive eye comfort features.
The Honor Magic5 boasts a capable camera system that delivers great photos with impressive results consistently.
The Honor Magic 5 delivers top-notch performance with its powerful Snapdragon processor and seamless multitasking capabilities.
realme
realme 14 Pro
14 Pro
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 7300
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Realme 14 Pro Plus delivers exceptional battery life, lasting over a full day with moderate usage comfortably.
The Realme 14 Pro Plus boasts a stunning display with impressive features and excellent performance overall.
The primary lens excels in portrait photography, producing high-quality images with excellent skin tone and background detail.
The Realme 14 Pro Plus' performance falls short due to its mid-range processor and noticeable lags in gaming and demanding tasks.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor Magic5
3.20 GHz
realme 14 Pro
2.50 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor Magic5
8GB
realme 14 Pro
8GB

Storage

Tie
Honor Magic5
256GB
realme 14 Pro
256GB

Weight

Winner
Honor Magic5
187g
realme 14 Pro
179g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor Magic5
realme realme 14 Pro
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPU
1x3.2GHz Cortex, X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex, A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex, A510
4xCortex, A78 2.5GHz + 4xCortex, A55 2.0GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3.20
2.50
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Arm Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
256
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, 2 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
1290937
678000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
Cooling system
No
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor Magic5

Strengths

A very affordable price point of RM3499, making it one of the more affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 devices.
A slim and lightweight design that's easy to carry around and use daily.
A high-quality AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, great for watching movies and TV shows.
Excellent processing power with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and 12GB of RAM, resulting in smooth performance even during gaming.
Good camera capabilities, including a 54MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, and periscope lens with optical zoom.

Weaknesses

No major cons mentioned in the review, but it's worth noting that the reviewer compares its benchmark scores favorably to the Samsung S23 Ultra, implying some potential performance advantages.

realme 14 Pro

Strengths

The color changing design is quite interesting, even if it's a gimmick over time. It feels much better than last year's Real Mi 13 Pro Plus or Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus for that matter.
It has a solid premium and robust design, military standard A10 Edge compliant, shock resistant, and has all kinds of IP ratings like IP66, IP68, and ip69, which is a first in Realme's mid-range phone.
The display on this thing is nice too, with good color reproduction, touch response, and everything else. It has high PWM dimming, 120Hz refresh rate, works well, and the higher 1.5k resolution makes everything look sharp and RIS.
It also has a huge 6,000 mAh battery that easily gets over eight hours of screen on time with this phone, so 1.5 days of battery life plus it charges pretty fast like within 55 minutes with its 8wat charger.
The camera performance is decent, with good color reproduction and sharpness in images. The primary lens does a fantastic job during nighttime too, with nice details and exposure management.

Weaknesses

It's not the most balanced mid-range phone mainly because of its average performance and a lack of a good Ultra wide lens.
The ultra-wide camera has an average resolution (8 megapixel) that results in average ultra-wide angle images during daytime as well as night, and you cannot shoot 4K videos with it.
You have to settle for 1080p video recording when switching from the primary camera to the ultra-wide camera.
The Snapdragon 7s gen 3 chipset doesn't support 4K 60 FPS recording, so the max you can shoot from the main and front camera is 4K 30 FPS with quality issues like movement wble.
It's not perfect for every aspect, it has some flaws like average performance, ultra-wide lens issues and lack of better chipset which could have made it a king among mid-range phones.
Read Full Reviews

Honor Magic5

The Honor Magic5 is a flagship smartphone that has flown under the radar, despite being available in Malaysia at an affordable price point of RM3499. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and 12GB of RAM, this device offers smooth performance and snappy responsiveness. Design-wise, the Magic5 boasts a slim and lightweight body, making it easy to carry around. The AMOLED display, with a 120Hz refresh rate, provides a seamless viewing experience, and Honor's eye comfort features help reduce blue light emission for better sleep quality. The triple-camera setup, led by a 54MP main sensor, delivers impressive results, even in low-light conditions. The AI motion sensing feature allows for quick capture of fast-moving subjects, while the Falcon Capture mode enables rapid shutter speeds for sharper night photos. Battery life is another highlight, with a 5100mAh battery that provides a full day's use, and 66W fast charging gets you back up to speed quickly. Additionally, the phone features Honor's Standalone antenna architecture, resulting in faster and more stable Wi-Fi speeds. Overall, the Honor Magic5 offers an excellent balance of performance, camera capabilities, and design at an affordable price point, making it a compelling choice for those looking for a flagship smartphone without breaking the bank.

realme 14 Pro

The Realme 14 Pro Plus is a color-changing smartphone that's hard to ignore. With its unique thermochromic design, this device promises a good overall package under ₹30,000. While it boasts impressive specs like a high-refresh-rate display and a triple-camera setup, there are some compromises to be made. Performance might not be the strong suit of this phone, but its camera capabilities are noteworthy, especially for portrait shots. Let's dive into the pros and cons of this device.

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