Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers exceptional value with its 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display (1800 nits, 2848x1312), Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and versatile quad-camera setup featuring a strong 50MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture and 3.5x optical zoom. Battery performance stands out with 5100mAh capacity and impressive 50W wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra commands premium pricing for flagship advantages: newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 6.8-inch display (2600 nits, 3120x1440 resolution), and dual telephoto system with 5x periscope lens. Camera prowess favors Samsung's 200MP main sensor and 8K video capability, though Honor's camera system remains highly capable. S24 Ultra's titanium build and Gorilla Glass Armor offer enhanced durability. For professional-grade features and maximum screen real estate without excessive cost, Honor Magic 5 Pro presents better value. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra justifies its premium for those prioritizing the absolute latest processor, superior display refinement, and advanced imaging technology.
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 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
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 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| 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, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.8 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) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| 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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