Honor Magic5 Lite vs Magic5 Ultimate

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Honor Magic5 Lite

82/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Honor · 2023

Magic5 Ultimate

80/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,399 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Magic5 Lite BETTER THAN Magic5 Ultimate?

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Honor Magic5 LiteWinner 🏆

Magic5 Ultimate

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor Magic5	Magic5 Ultimate	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,450 mAh	+5,450 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.81"	6.81"
Chassis Weight	N/A	234g	234g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic5 Lite:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Magic5 Ultimate:

✓765g lighter chassis (234g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8600 lower launch MSRP ($1399 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,450 mAh battery capacity (+350 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor Magic5 Lite	Magic5 Ultimate
1. Display & Screen🏆 Honor Magic5 Lite Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.67"	6.81"
Resolution & Density	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Magic5 Ultimate Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Snapdragon 695 5G	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256 GB	N/A
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Magic5 Ultimate Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, Triple Camera System	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
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 Lens	12 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Magic5 Ultimate Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	234 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Magic5 Lite Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,450 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$1399

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic5 Lite edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic5 Lite ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Honor Magic5 Lite:

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 79.9 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz

When to choose Magic5 Ultimate:

Larger battery capacity: 5,450 mAh (+350 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic5 Lite vs Magic5 Ultimate

Which is better: Honor Magic5 Lite or Magic5 Ultimate?

Honor Magic5 Lite leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.0/100 compared to Magic5 Ultimate (79.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 79.9 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.