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Honor Magic 5 Lite vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2023

Honor Magic 5 Lite

Honor Magic 5 Lite
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple

Apple iPad mini (2024)

Apple iPad mini (2024)
84/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad mini (2024) BETTER THAN Honor Magic 5 Lite?

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Honor Magic 5 Lite
Apple iPad mini (2024)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHonor MagicApple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,100 mAh5,078 mAh+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40WStandard40W Max
Main Camera Sensor63.7 MP50 MP63.7 MP
Screen Display Size6.67"8.3"8.3"
Chassis Weight175gN/A175g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic 5 Lite:
  • ✓824g lighter chassis (175g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+22 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓8.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHonor Magic 5 LiteApple iPad mini (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAM-OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.67"8.3"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (395 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A17 Pro
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Wins Camera
Primary Camera63.7 MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens15.9 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Lightest Chassis
Dimensions161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mmN/A
Weight175 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,100 mAh5,078 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad mini (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad mini (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A17 Pro architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic 5 Lite:
Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50 MP
When to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 82.2 · Significantly larger display: 8.3" vs max 6.67" for media & multitasking
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic 5 Lite vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Which phone is better: Honor Magic 5 Lite or Apple iPad mini (2024)?

Apple iPad mini (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to Honor Magic 5 Lite (82.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 82.2 and Significantly larger display: 8.3" vs max 6.67" for media & multitasking.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic 5 Lite and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

Honor Magic 5 Lite is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while Apple iPad mini (2024) features a 8.3-inch display and 5078 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic 5 Lite and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Magic 5 Lite scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad mini (2024) scores 80/100.

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