Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs HONOR Magic V5 5G
The iPhone 16 Plus is the cheaper one to own: around £772 over a typical contract, £1108 less than the V5 5G.
12 reviews 4.3
10 reviews
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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HONOR Magic V5 5G
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 12 reviews |
4.3 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 7.95" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2172 x 2352 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 403 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 20 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,674 mAh | 5,820 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Android |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm | 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 222 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m |
| Contracts |
£31.79/mo
£9.00 upfront |
£153.08/mo
£30.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £499.00 | £944.46 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is cheaper on contract at £771.96 over the life of the deal from £31.79 per month with £9.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7", the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 403, and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £499.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the Apple A18 (3 nm), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 23g lighter at 199 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic V5 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.