HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G vs HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G

Our verdict: Up front, the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G wins with a 50MP selfie camera. For a lighter carry, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G wins at 219g. Without a contract, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is the better deal at £270.00 SIM-free.

Screen
6.81" 6.8"
Display
LTPO OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1312 x 2848 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch
460 453
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
219 grams 225 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free
£270.00 £499.00
HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G
Screen 6.81" 6.8"
Display LTPO OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1312 x 2848 1280 x 2800
Pixels Per Inch 460 453
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight 219 grams 225 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free £270.00 £499.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 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 HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £270.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is available in 512GB, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G use?

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is lighter but the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is more compact. It's 6g lighter at 219 grams, though the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is actually the more compact phone at 162.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G or HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G?

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G and HONOR Magic 6 Pro 5G run?

Both phones run Android.