Honor Magic 5 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones are flagship contenders priced identically at $899, yet they emphasize different strengths. Honor Magic 5 Pro features a superior 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness and the more recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, delivering tangible performance advantages. Its triple 50MP camera setup (main, telephoto, ultrawide) provides exceptional versatility compared to OnePlus 10 Pro's mixed resolution approach. OnePlus 10 Pro compensates with faster 80W wired charging, a lighter 200g build, and the Hasselblad-tuned camera system that excels in practical photography. Display resolution favors OnePlus (3216 x 1440 vs 2848 x 1312), though Honor's brightness is substantially higher. Storage options lean toward Honor with up to 512GB. For those prioritizing cutting-edge performance, superior optics, and display quality, Honor Magic 5 Pro edges ahead. OnePlus 10 Pro suits users wanting quicker charging and a slightly more compact package.
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 OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
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
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 3216 x 1440 |
| 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 (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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