Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers exceptional value with a larger 6.81-inch display, superior camera versatility (50 MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom), and faster charging (66W wired, 50W wireless). Its 5100 mAh battery outlasts the Z Flip 6's 4000 mAh capacity significantly. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 commands a premium for its innovative foldable design, lighter weight (187g vs 219g), brighter inner display (2600 nits), and newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with improved efficiency. Z Flip 6 features superior Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. For photography enthusiasts seeking flagship performance and battery longevity at a lower price, Honor Magic 5 Pro excels. However, those prioritizing cutting-edge form factor, latest processor generation, and premium build should consider the Z Flip 6, though its smaller battery remains a limitation.
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 Z Flip 6 if…
- →Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- →12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- →New 50 MP main camera sensor
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 Z Flip 6
Pros
- Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- 12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- New 50 MP main camera sensor
- Compact pocketable flip design
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Cover screen still limited compared to Razr+
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
- Crease still visible on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| 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 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| 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 | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| 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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