Honor Magic 5 Pro review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Honor Magic 5 Pro is the full 2023 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6.81-inch 120 Hz OLED, IP68 sealing, a 5,100 mAh battery with 66 W charging, and a stabilized triple 50 MP camera system. Everyday 90/100, camera 57/100, charge 47/100 — the most complete hardware package in Honor's lineup of that year. New 8/256 units list at $1,200; no meaningful used supply exists stateside.

Display and design

The 6.81-inch 120 Hz OLED curves into a 219 g IP68-rated body — proper water and dust sealing that most regional flagships skip (screen 59/100 reflects the 700-nit rating, not features). The floating-camera rear and pill front give it a distinct silhouette at the cost of some one-handed reach (compactness 69/100).

Performance

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at full power: gaming 40/100, everyday 90/100, thermally composed under sustained load. No global update commitment is published; US units are imports without official support.

Camera

Three 50 MP stabilized lenses — main, ultrawide and telephoto — with 4K60 video form one of the most balanced systems of 2023 (camera 57/100, the top of this catalog's Honor scores). The periscope-class reach and consistent processing across all three lenses are the signature.

Battery and charging

5,100 mAh with 66 W wired charging: battery 42/100, charging 47/100 — a full day of heavy use, half a battery in twenty minutes. Endurance matches the flagship billing.

Verdict

The Magic 5 Pro earns its Pro badge with IP68, the full camera system and big-screen presence — a genuine alternative to Samsung's 2023 flagships for buyers comfortable with import logistics. The lighter Magic 5 keeps the essentials; the Pro adds the sealing and the complete camera.