HONOR Magic5 Pro Review - 42 Days Later! 

So what do you think about dxo mark's best camera system ever ranking? Is it the best camera ever or not so exceptional?

60 min. charging with 66w 😂 Maybe 37W 🤣🤣 Samsung S23 Ultra has the same charging time for 5000 mah with 45W wich are in fact only 37W tops (measured with a Baseus charging cable with instant power display)

I don't follow them but my top 3 (in no order) for stills & low light Mate 50 Pro, Oppo Find X6 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro+

Yes bit slower than expected but I used the original cable and charger and that's what it was.

@@ultimateultra2419 It has already been passed by the find x6 pro at dxomark rankings

That's a really good price

Man that's awesome, in UK, last year Vivo x80 Pro , 256G / 8G it's 1,200 £ , almost 1500$ , for last year processor, ufs 3.1, 4700 mAh battery, so 975 $ for Honor Magic 5 Pro 512G/12G it's a bargain.

im getting this over xiaomi 13 or one plus 11

​@@kennyng2730 did you get it? Is it good?

When i bought there was a -800myr discount

Much appreciated! Camera comparison coming very soon! It's uploading.

Glad I could help!

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Glad I could help

Oh dear I'm an idiot that I missed it there, thanks. Well that's one con off the list!!!

@@Techtablets No worries. It's easy to miss where they have it. It's a thorough review as always. Love the fast shutter speed. It's a very good camera phone for people who have young kids that are always moving about

@@eoin4597 It sure is and the focus. Just when you tap to track focus it doesn't get it right sometimes so as I pointed out it's best to disable that Ai tracking focus feature.

Have you had it long? Any complaints as to the software or updates? I eas about to buy but read some discouraging reviews on GSMarena.

To be fair I don't think that long battery charging is a bad thing. There should be something that we're missing. Maybe after last year Honor Magic 4 Pro , where was 100W wired and wireless charging they analysed everything and decided that it's better less for the battery life in general. Apple , Pixel and Samsung use even worst 'fast charging' and they didn't give you any type of charger. If that fast charging technology is that safety and good for the phones, why Apple and Samsung don't make a 200W charger , and sell it separately from the box with 100$?! Maybe BBK and Xiaomi use that fast charging for the marketing because they don't have anything else to impress people and make them to buy their phones outside of China . I have now 1+7Pro , I use it almost 4 years, and for 2019 it has a really fast charge ( Wharp Charging 30 W), but after 2 years of using from 4000mAh only 3250 left (by AccuBattery test), when I check 3 years later it was around 2800 mAh left, now in general if I'm making pictures and using maps, it's run out of battery in 2-3 h. So maybe, after Honor decided to support their phone 3 years with Android Updates and 5 years with security patch updates, they decided to decrease the fast charge speed to save the life battery IDK, it's just my thoughts.

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Hoi Techtablets. Wat is de protection van de backside glass,. En de One Plus 12 is upcoming,shall i wait for it. Grtz Joop

Glad to help out and thank you for watching!

@@Techtablets Now I just "need" your review of the Oppo Find X6 pro and then I'll buy this one or the other...

Yes it's the pinned comment. Sorry I missed that and messed up!

Really enjoying this phone very well rounded. With some firmware updates could be one of the best.

​@@Techtablets But Honor is not good in updates.

@@everstar8056 My Magic 4 Pro has had regular updates over the last year and just got Magic OS 7.1 / Android 13 this week.

@@davidneale530 Thanks.Good to know.I m waiting to buy Honor magic 5 pro but the problem with Chinese brands is they are late to release globally.

​@@everstar8056 is this true? about the updates? 😐

My 6 year old Huawei mate 20 pro does it. Nothing new

Same here and ordered it today ;)

​@@aashishbhatta4947 hi guys, i have the p30 pro too. and looking to upgrade. curious to see if the change of quality is noticeable from huawei to honor. i would prefer to stay with huawei but with no gsm installed, i have to consider other brands. would appreciate feedback please. thank you for your time.

Oh correct yes, I was thinking in my Vivo X90 Pro

Nice well it's a great upgrade for you.

I'm on the same boat. P30 Pro was far more advanced than competition it's insane. Battery life is still quite decent even after years. Lemme know your thoughts about honor.

Did you get one? What do you think?

@@camotech1314 outstanding. I think I'm about 2 months into my M5P and I love it. Insane camera, great battery and I just got the A14 Magic OS 8 update a few weeks back.

I think it will be quite a bit cheaper. Thanks for watching!

Thanks a good phone you will not be disappointed!

there are discounts for the presale in all EU countries where this phone is offered (on the official Honor websites ). I bought it on the German website with a EUR 150 discount and a smartwatch for EUR 9,90 (regular price EUR 189).

​@@mariola6182 yeah I've got email with code for 300€ discount but here in Spain on their oficial site the presale starts only April 19th and it's still without a price. Have to wait a week and see how it will go.

@@gizmohungry9739 got the same email and if you scroll down you will see tiny text with the price 😉 I'm pretty sure all EU countries with Euro will have the same regular price

Very good deal for a flagship!

same! On the German Honor website, right?

Glad I could help, two more videos with the HONOR Magic5 Pro coming!

Sorry it has desktop mode. I've been just testing the Find X6 Pro and got confused, find X6 pro is clone only. The Magic5 Pro has clone and also desktop mode 1080p

@@Techtablets uhh, thank you man ! You're an absolute gem for answering. That was pretty important for me since I travel a lot and I can use it as a mini PC or even as a TV tuner sort of speak...on older hotel TV's etc. 🙏♥️

Not at all it's fine really and I get what you mean.

@@Techtablets brilliant. Well I'll be deffo be going for the Honor Magic 5 Pro after this review. Thanks a lot matey. Love your vids

You'll not disappoint it, I'm really enjoying it. If only the video quality was as good as my Galaxy S23U I would sell it. But I love some of the photos it produces. The macro camera/ultrawide is stunning.

No it's heavier towards to bottom of the phone due to the battery I think. With cold hands it's very slippery, I used the case when in Barcelona and it was cold.

It will be ready soon! (1-2 hours)

@@Techtablets Ah ok great! 👍

No DSLR is still better but they are getting close with what they can do with these small sensors

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Yeah I did a double take and of course used the original cable and charger I expected around 40 minutes. Not 60. Not sure why.

No we can't do that. No apps info shows.

@@Techtablets wow. That's so surprising. I thought even after many years (since I last use Huawei Mate 20 X), the latest & new UI will get this features at least...wonder why Honor/Huawei didn't implemented it up until now...sometimes user need to do that to clear cache, force stop an apps quickly, rather than dive deep down into the apps setting section buried in the menu...

Well one I messed up as the apps drawer is there under wallpaper settings to enable it. But if it is around 950 GBP that's a fantastic price, I see the Xiaomi 13 Ultra being around 1500 euros here at least if the 13 Pro is 1400.

@@Techtablets In the UK, prices of OPPO, Xiaomi and Honor seem to be better than the rest of Europe. I expect £1100 max and with the early bird price of £100 off (+free gift), it certainly will be competitive with S23U pre-order deals (£1250 now £1400 for 12GB). Last year the Find X5 Pro early bird was £950 with £350 of free gifts. Xiaomi 13 Pro had £100 early bird credit. Of course, you also get included charger and case with Honor. Yes, Xiaomi 13 Ultra UK price likely £1300 before discount(s).

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Comes with Google play installed no issues like a Samsung.

Hi it happened in the sun just now and then like a lens flare affect. Not a big issue but it's there and now and then you'll see it.

Very good deal yes.

bought mine second hand by 600€, 1 month usage with warranty and original box and accesories. hope I will receive it next monday. it seems a bargain to me for this price.

@@leopoldomarinero8649 definitely!

No notification LED twin apps yes.

No mention of why no.

similar thing happened in Ben's Gadget Reviews video as well.

That's it applying an audio zoom using the 3rd mic, the rear camera module mic. It's on by default if you use the zoom with video with no apparent way to disable it.

​@@Techtablets it should be easy enough to improve with an update

Yes really well rounded phone with a main camera that can match the IMX989 phones. Love the faster wider f/1.6 and that natural bokeh it produces. Also great marco camera, fingerprint reader and the proper 3D face unlocking at the cost of the ugly pill cut out!

i dont have any problem with the sensor.. if i make a call and when is near my face screen goes black...

My take on them well from my own findings we often do align up. But as for the Apple yeah it's a lot better the 15 Pro Max this time around the camera .The P60 Pro is good yes best low light there is at the moment. Seen my camera comparison of all 3?

@@Techtablets no, I'll take a look!

Well I messed up as it has an App drawer! And yes i wish the charging time was better.

But i think you will not drain it to zero right? 30%plus then charge it will be quick i think that's my charging cycle 30 to 35% remaining then charge

@@jetfighter7497 it depends. I work 12 hr shifts and I stream music and vids constantly throughout the shift and I'm so use to running my Xiaomi phones to 5%, then plugging them in for 20 minutes to get 100% and not having to worry about it anymore 🤷🏿‍♂️

Yes I do, it's great phone.

Yes if the base model well sell for that it's a great choice.

oled but very good display.

Yes the cameras are great I love the Ultrawide. One of the best.

Isn't it too big after 14 Pro and S23?

Are you still happy with it? Any disturbing software bugs? I was about to buy but read some discouraging reviews on GSMarena.

I had the iPhone 13 Pro mAx, I sold it, got the s23 ultra, sold it and now with the Honor Global 512gb! I'm loving it. I was too used to galaxy's one UI but now I'm getting used to magic ui.. really nice phone. 🇧🇷🇧🇷

I have bought one based on comments and reviews, but comparing it with my old Xiaomi Mi 10t pro: the selfie camera is awful, both photo and video (when in call under slightly lower light conditions quality of the video is like on the middle range phones 10 years ago); main camera seems to make better images, but those are oversaturated/overcontrast and when zoom in contains much less details than mentioned Mi10t. Perhaps it's because of the lower amount of pixels, but even in pro mode with 50 mpx Honor could not deliver - just increasing the number of pixels, which has no actual effect on details. Also, photos are less clear from the main sensor under low light conditions. The photo editor is downgraded as well. New updates bring a Xiaomi-like control center, but you cannot open it by sliding on any place on the display, that is super uncomfortable. I feel like the display has a color tint towards green/blue. These are just disadvantages I notice in comparison with Mi10t pro. Of course, there are pros as mentioned like tele/UW sensors, 3D security, etc.

Yes I talked about it's very high rate 3840hz DC dimming.

It is worth the extra I think for the improved camera and screen. And if you plan to keep it for 2 years at least.

@@Techtablets Everybody else has been advising me on the 4. But you've hit a crucial factor and that is, intended ownership duration. My MiMax3 is on its fifth year now and I got it after having watched your review on it. I loved it so your opinion weighs heavily. And I have just had that AHA moment. The 5 Pro it is. Thank you Chris!!!

Good move fantastic allrounder this phone. One of my favorites this year.

@@menifo4334 how is your magic 5 pro so far. I did research and found many complaints: *the viewfinder broken in 4k zoom *sometimes the phone does not react to swiping up or down *freezing *issue when start using mobile data, the signal suddenly gone and came back *RU-vid or Google apps stuttering, buffering

yes has google assistan and all the google services ;)

oh and when you zoomed in in video mode - the microphone also tried to pick up the sounds from the zoomed -in area.. This is the stupidest solution even. I hoped they would change it after Honor Magic 4 Pro. It's pointless.

Rear camera does

100% front camera is 4k

Sorry I missed it's under the wallpaper setting, yes it has an Apps drawer! My bad... I'm not getting much sleep getting all these videos out. Yes, it feels somewhat dated now the UI like stuck in 2020.

That's the optical image stabilisation. All flagship phones with OIS have a slight rattle.

@@Oliver-fy6xy same on my Pixel 7 Pro

Still a great price I paid 1300+ for my S23 Ultra 512GB on launch day.

Honor Magic 5 Pro

I would also consider the Oppo Find X6 Pro if you can buy it where you are, it is currently the number 1 ranked camera phone on DXOMark ;-)

Pull down there is a clip of it in this video.

No, you can't 😢

Okay at the time of this video I think it wasn't there that option.

Faulty unit then? Get a replacement from them. RMA it.

Very good deal.

You should mention the cashback too pal ;) TCB 10% with code too

Very good phone one of my favorites this year. I rate it over the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Find X6 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro/Pro+.

That's normal if you're on data not wifi and a bright screen.

@@Techtablets I do not use wifi

It's well worth it, it will remind you of a Huawei phone. The screen, cameras, speed etc are all a step up for you. Mate 50 Pro is a great phone but the Google thing as you say...

I'm in the same position! Had my mate 20 pro for years now, would have loved to upgrade with another Huawei but the lack of google was a deal breaker... Definitely considering this Honor!

@@Techtablets so reading up on honor more they seem to have a back story of lack of support and failure to update safety and software patches! i know its basically the baby phone under huawei as it has always been but i wonder if its watered down too much to replace it in hopes it can cost about the same with google though!

@@sclarke94 its amazing, i still love it and i am so torn as to what to do! this has be the first and ONLY phone i have kept for so long! i had sony's, oneplus ( never again ) and so many before and i was on the fence on this mate 20 pro but my gosh it has blown me away in terms of performance and how it works so much its really made me doubt going to another brand and hating it! I was in this with the oneplus! hated it so much but was stuck in the contract! i will never touch another oneplus ever ever again! useless crashing junk that was!

Same here. Typing this comment from my old 5y old Mate 20 pro. Still working -out of the box- condition, like a new.

No I keep them for camera comparisons normally and many are loan units I have sent back or need to.

@@Techtablets Ohh i see, all good! i just remembered you selling stuff through twitter in the past, so i thought i'd ask!

4k30 sorry.

Xiaomi supports 2 years updates for up to 5 years I will go with honnor maybe Xiaomi it's better camera but for future honor it's great enough

Because the main camera has OIS, it's the lens moving about it's normal.

@@Techtablets ok thank you