Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro commands a significant price premium at $899 versus Realme 12 Pro+'s $399, and delivers measurably superior specifications across multiple domains. Display excellence favors Honor with a larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED screen, 2848x1312 resolution, and exceptional 1800-nit brightness compared to Realme's 950-nit AMOLED. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 substantially outpaces the 7s Gen 2, offering better gaming and multitasking. Camera systems both impress, though Honor's quad setup with 50MP main, 50MP telephoto with 3.5x zoom, and 50MP ultrawide edges out Realme's configuration. Battery capacity favors Honor (5100mAh with 50W wireless), while Realme adds 67W wired charging. Build quality is comparable, though Honor includes IP68 versus IP65 water resistance. Realme 12 Pro+ offers exceptional value for budget-conscious buyers with modern features, but Honor Magic 5 Pro justifies premium pricing through superior display, processing power, and wireless charging. For those prioritizing performance and display quality, Honor is the clear choice.
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 Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
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
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Realme 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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 | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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