Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver premium experiences at identical price points, but with different strengths. iPhone 16 Plus excels with its brighter 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display and the efficient A18 chipset, delivering excellent performance despite lacking 120Hz refresh rate capability. Honor Magic 5 Pro counters with a 120Hz LTPO OLED panel, superior charging speeds (66W wired, 50W wireless versus Apple's 20W and 25W), and a more versatile camera system featuring a 3.5x optical zoom telephoto lens that the iPhone lacks. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 matches A18 in real-world usage. Battery capacity favors Honor at 5100 mAh against 4674 mAh. Software preference becomes decisive: iOS 18's ecosystem integration appeals to Apple users, while MagicOS 7.1 on Android 13 suits those wanting customization. For multimedia consumption and gaming, Honor's 120Hz display provides smoother visuals. For raw processing efficiency and longevity, iPhone 16 Plus leads. Recommendation: Choose iPhone 16 Plus for integrated ecosystem and display peak brightness, or Honor Magic 5 Pro for faster charging, 120Hz display, and superior zoom capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
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 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- 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 16 Plus | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 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 A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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