Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro targets premium users with flagship performance, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, superior 1800-nit LTPO OLED display, and a versatile quad-camera system including 3.5x optical zoom and OIS across multiple lenses. Charging speeds of 66W wired and 50W wireless significantly outpace competitors. Nothing Phone 2a Plus appeals to budget-conscious buyers, offering solid 5G connectivity, 120Hz AMOLED display at 1300 nits, and a clean Android 14 experience with the Dimensity 7350 Pro. However, its MediaTek processor delivers noticeably lower gaming performance, lacks wireless charging, video maxes at 4K/30fps, and features only USB 2.0. For creative professionals and gaming enthusiasts, Magic 5 Pro's exceptional imaging capabilities and raw power justify the investment. Those seeking everyday performance without breaking the bank should consider Phone 2a Plus, understanding compromises in computational photography and charging convenience.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 50W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2412 x 1084 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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