Apple iPhone 15 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 15 excels with its compact 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, premium 2000-nit brightness, and lightning-fast A16 Bionic processor delivering exceptional performance. Magic 5 Pro counters with a larger 6.81-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED screen, more versatile camera setup featuring a dedicated 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, and substantially larger 5100mAh battery with faster 66W charging. iPhone 15's 48MP camera with Dolby Vision video is compelling, yet Magic 5 Pro's triple 50MP configuration provides superior zoom flexibility. Weight difference is notable, with iPhone 15 at 171g versus Magic 5 Pro's 219g. Performance-wise, both flagship chipsets handle demanding tasks seamlessly. iPhone 15 prioritizes refinement and iOS ecosystem integration at a competitive $799 price point. Magic 5 Pro justifies its $899 premium through larger display, superior charging capabilities, and more comprehensive camera hardware. For users valuing compact form factor and pure performance, iPhone 15 wins; those seeking battery longevity and photographic versatility should choose Magic 5 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
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 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
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 15 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 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 | 3349 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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