Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro dominates in raw specifications and premium features, boasting a larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1800 nits brightness, superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processing, and a versatile triple camera setup with 3.5x optical zoom. Its 66W wired and 50W wireless charging significantly outpace the Galaxy A55's 25W wired-only solution. Samsung Galaxy A55 delivers exceptional value at half the price with a capable Super AMOLED display, newer Android 14 software, and respectable performance for everyday tasks. However, the Exynos 1480 processor noticeably trails the flagship chipset, and its camera system lacks telephoto range and wireless charging. For professional users and content creators, the Magic 5 Pro's premium build, faster charging, and advanced imaging justify the investment. Budget-conscious users should choose the Galaxy A55, which handles daily computing excellently despite modest compromises.
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 Samsung Galaxy A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 12 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 | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1480 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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