Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences with distinct strengths. Honor Magic 5 Pro excels with a larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display at 1800 nits, superior charging speeds (66W wired, 50W wireless), and a versatile quad-camera system featuring four 50MP sensors with impressive optical zoom capabilities. Samsung Galaxy S24+ counters with a brighter 2600-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, newer Android 14 software with One UI 6.1, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and a lighter 196g frame. Performance is comparable between Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Exynos 2400. The Magic 5 Pro's charging advantage and camera versatility appeal to power users, while the S24+ offers superior display brightness, software updates, and refined design. For most buyers, the S24+ provides better long-term value with newer software and slightly more refined hardware, though at $100 premium. Choose Magic 5 Pro if charging speed and zoom capabilities matter most.
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 S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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 S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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