Honor Magic 5 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro commands a premium price point with flagship performance anchored by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and exceptional camera versatility featuring a 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom. Its 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display reaches 1800 nits brightness, superior to competitors, paired with 50W wireless charging and IP68 water resistance. OnePlus Nord 3 delivers impressive value at $399, utilizing the capable Dimensity 9000 with slightly weaker GPU performance but competitive 80W wired charging speeds. Nord 3 sacrifices telephoto capabilities and wireless charging for affordability. Display quality strongly favors Magic 5 Pro with higher resolution and brightness. For photography enthusiasts and those prioritizing premium build quality and display excellence, Magic 5 Pro justifies the investment. Budget-conscious users seeking excellent everyday performance should select Nord 3.
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 Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
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 Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| 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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