In the world of smartphones, the Vivo X90 Pro and Honor Magic5 Pro are two of the latest offerings in the market. The latter is going to debut in the global market after an announcement during Mobile World Congress 2023, while the former already did. Both smartphones are packed with features and cutting-edge technology, making them worthy competitors in the flagship phone space. The Honor flagship already won more than 40 awards at Mobile World Congress and it is considered the best display and camera phone by DxOMark. In this comparison article, we’ll take a closer look at the specifications of the Vivo X90 Pro and the Honor Magic5 Pro to help you make an informed decision based on your current needs.
Vivo X90 Pro vs Honor Magic5 Pro
Table of Contents
| Vivo X90 Pro | Honor Magic5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm, 215 g |
162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 219 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.81 inches, 1312 x 2848 pixels (Full HD+), OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 9200, octa-core 3.05 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 13, Funtouch OS or Origin OS | Android 13, MagicOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 50.3 + 50 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/1.6 + f/2.0 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 50 + 50 + 50 MP, f/1.6 + f/3.0 + f/2.0 + TOF 3D camera 12 MP f/2.4 + TOF 3D front camera |
| BATTERY | 4870 mAh, fast charging 120W and fast wireless charging 50W | 5100 mAh or 5450 mAh, fast charging 66W and fast wireless charging 50W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, dual SIM, IP68 certification, reverse wired charging | 5G, dual SIM, IP68 certification, reverse wireless charging 5W |
Design
The Vivo X90 Pro features a unique design with a leather and aluminum build, giving it a very premium feel in your hand. It is also very original with its circle camera module reminding of a real digital camera. The Honor Magic5 Pro, on the other hand, has a sleek and modern design with a glass back and aluminum frame, but it is also available with a leather back. It comes in three color variants, giving users a wider range of choices. The Vivo flagship only comes in a single color option for the global market: Legendary Black.
Display
The Vivo X90 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K resolution), HDR10+ support, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Honor Magic5 Pro features a 6.81-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 1312 x 2848 pixels, HDR10+ support, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Both phones offer a great viewing experience, but according to experts, the Honor flagship has better potential. Further, note that it has a wider diagonal and even higher peak brightness. The Vivo X90 Pro relies on an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication, while the Honor Magic 5 Pro adds 3D facial recognition too.
Specs & Software
The Vivo X90 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chipset with an octa-core architecture running at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. It comes with either 8 or 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage, depending on the market (the European one only gets the 12/256 GB configuration). The operating system is Android 13 with Funtouch OS or Origin OS depending on the market. The Honor Magic5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with an octa-core architecture and a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. It comes with 8 or 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The operating system is Android 13 with MagicOS. Both phones offer top-of-the-line hardware and software, so the decision comes down to personal preference.
Camera
The Vivo X90 Pro features a triple camera setup with 50 + 50 + 12 MP sensors and a 32 MP front-facing camera, with Carl Zeiss optics. It includes a main Sony IMX989 sensor (only in the global market) with OIS, an ultrawide one, and a telephoto lens. The Honor Magic5 Pro features a triple camera setup with 50 + 50 + 50 MP sensors and a TOF 3D camera, as well as a 12 MP front-facing camera with a TOF 3D sensor. Both phones offer exceptional camera specs, but the Honor Magic5 Pro’s triple camera system comes with a TOF 3D camera, which provides better depth sensing and augmented reality experiences. Further, it is the best camera phone according to DxOMark.
Battery
The Vivo X90 Pro features a 4870 mAh battery with fast charging speeds of 120W and 50W wireless charging. The Honor Magic5 Pro, on the other hand, features a larger 5100 mAh or 5450 mAh battery (depending on the region) with fast charging speeds of 66W and 50W wireless charging. The Honor Magic5 Pro has a larger battery, which provides longer battery life.
Price
The price of the Vivo X90 Pro is €1,299/$1370, while the Honor Magic5 Pro will be offered for €1200/$1279. Which one would you pick?
Vivo X90 Pro vs Honor Magic5 Pro: PRO and CONS
Honor Magic5 Pro
PRO
- 3D facial recognition
- Bigger battery
- Amazing camera department
- Up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB
CONS
- More limited availability
Vivo X90 Pro
PRO
- Zeiss optics
- Leather back
- Faster charging
- Wider availability
CONS
- Inferior ultrawide shooter
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