Overall Score
37.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3862)37.9
Performance(#2660)75.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1504)81.8
Battery(#5059)23.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1762)69.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor Magic
Short Review
- The Honor Magic features a sleek design with dimensions of 146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 145g, available in Golden Black and Porcelain White.
- Its 5.09-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 577 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a dual 12 MP rear setup with PDAF, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 2900 mAh, supporting 40W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Running on Android 6.0 with Magic Live UI, the software experience is user-friendly yet dated.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- Special features include a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- However, it does not support 5G or HDR.
- Overall, the Honor Magic combines a premium design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.09"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.2, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 90% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8 mm (5.75 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGolden Black, Porcelain White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Magic Live UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass