Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones launch at $899, but they serve different priorities. Apple's iPhone 14 Plus emphasizes ecosystem integration and computational photography, delivering a polished 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 60Hz refresh, A15 Bionic performance, and iconic 12MP dual cameras with sensor-shift OIS. Honor's Magic 5 Pro counters with raw specs that impress: larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED at 120Hz, faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, quad camera setup with 50MP main sensor and 3.5x optical zoom, plus superior battery capacity (5100 mAh) and 66W fast charging. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 edges Apple's A15 in multi-core tasks. However, iOS optimization and ecosystem continuity give iPhone advantages in real-world smoothness and software longevity. Camera quality depends on priorities: iPhone excels at computational processing and video stabilization, while Magic 5 Pro offers zoom versatility and higher megapixel counts. If you prioritize specs and charging speed, choose the Magic 5 Pro. For cohesive ecosystem experience and proven software support, the iPhone 14 Plus wins.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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