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Honor Magic 4, Magic 5 series get quality-of-life features

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:33:11 +0000

Honor is rolling out a new system update for the Honor Magic 4 and Honor Magic 5 series of smartphones in China. The latest software update for the handsets brings along several quality-of-life features.

Additionally, the new firmware build bumps up the security patch level. Despite being almost similar, this update arrives with different build numbers for both lineups.

Honor Magic 5 Pro

According to ITHome, the new software update for Honor flagship smartphones comes with the following build numbers.

Honor Magic 4 Series – MagicOS 7.0.0.170
Honor Magic 5 Series – MagicOS 7.1.0.183

These firmware builds weigh 803MB and 579MB, respectively.

The official changelog mentions six important things included with this update. First and foremost, the update increases the security patch level to November 2023.

Further, the update introduces ‘Pure Status Bar’. This mode only shows time, WiFi, network, and battery level.

Then, the update adds YOYO suggestion switch and automatic brightness button in the Control Center. It also enables double-clicking the volume down button in the locked state to turn on/off the flashlight.

Floating window feature adds support for more applications. Finally, the Gallery app gets custom album cover and password lock functions for hidden albums.

Like any other OTA system update, this one too is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users may receive it earlier while others might have to wait.

We are not sure if and when these features will be available outside mainland China. They will likely reach in some capacity in the near future.

Honor Magic5 series gets MagicOS 7.1.0.162 update with camera enhancements

Soumyakanti — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:41:25 +0000

Honor has recently released an exciting MagicOS system update, version 7.1.0.162 (C00E128R6P5), for its popular Magic5 series phones. The update introduces some noteworthy features and optimizations that enhance the user experience.

What’s new in this update?

One of the key additions is the Mini Window mode, which allows users to access certain apps in a compact floating window. This can be activated by swiping up from the bottom or dragging the top handle of the floating window to the upper left or right corner of the screen. To enable this feature, users can navigate to “Settings > Accessibility > Smart Multi-Window > Mini Window.”

Another improvement is the switch for WeChat video beauty during calls. Now, users can easily toggle the beauty effect on or off by swiping down the notification bar.

The update also brings enhancements to the camera’s photo-taking effects for specific scenarios, as well as improvements to the display effects of the Control Center in certain situations. The audio playback effects have been boosted for better performance, and the multitasking swipe experience has been optimized to provide a smoother experience.

Honor Magic5 series specs overview

HONOR Magic5 series has three models: Honor Magic5, Honor Magic5 Pro, and Honor Magic5 Ultimate Edition. Honor Magic5 features a 6.73-inch FHD+ display while the Pro and Ultimate feature a 6.81-inch FHD+ quad-curved OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. All three models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 740 GPU.

The Magic5 Pro boasts a 50MP quad-camera setup and a 12MP front camera with 3D depth support. It also features IP68 water and dust resistance and has a 5100mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless Honor SuperCharge support.

The Magic5 Ultimate Edition, on the other hand, comes with a nano-ceramic curved glass on the front for enhanced drop resistance. The Ultimate Edition has a leather back, a larger 5450mAh battery, and supports 66W wired and 50W wireless Honor SuperCharge.

All three models run on Magic UI 7.1 based on Android 13 and support 5G connectivity, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. The Magic5 Pro and Ultimate Edition are equipped with a self-developed C1 RF enhancement chip for improved mobile reception and Wi-Fi speeds.

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Honor Magic5 series gets a system update with camera optimization, system stability

Soumyakanti — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 06:49:15 +0000

Honor has recently rolled out a new system update for its Magic5 series smartphones, which promises to enhance the overall user experience. With a version number of “7.1.0.134” and an update size of 722MB, this update is expected to improve the phone’s stability and optimize some key features.

What’s fixed in this update?

One of the significant changes brought about by this update is the optimization of some scene-shooting effects. Users can expect to capture stunning images and videos with improved clarity and detail, thanks to the updated camera features. Additionally, the update optimizes some performance-related issues, making the device more responsive and smoother to operate.

The update also focuses on enhancing compatibility between the system and some third-party applications, making it easier for users to install and use these applications.

It’s worth noting that the update won’t delete user data, but it’s still recommended to backup data before updating to avoid any potential data loss. The Honor Magic5 series was released earlier this year in China.

Take a closer look at Honor Magic5 specs

The Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic5 Pro are high-end smartphones with impressive features. The Honor Magic5 has a 6.73-inch FHD+ Quad-Curved OLED Floating Screen, 8GB/12GB RAM, and 256GB storage.

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a larger 6.81-inch FHD+ Quad-Curved OLED Floating Screen, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. Both devices have 5G support, dual stereo speakers, and run on Magic UI 7.1 based on Android 13. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant and supports 66W wired and 50W wireless HONOR SuperCharge technology.

Both the Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic5 Pro feature impressive camera setups. The Honor Magic5 comes with a triple-camera setup on the rear, which includes a 54MP wide main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens. It has a 12MP front camera that supports 4K video recording.

The Honor Magic5 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a triple-camera setup on the rear, which includes a 50MP wide main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. It also has a 12MP front camera and a 3D Depth Camera that supports 3D face unlock.

Honor Magic 5 Series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to Launch in China on March 6

Sean — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:11:21 +0000

Honor has finally revealed the launch date for its next generation of flagship smartphones. The company officially teased the launch of the Magic 5 series, with the announcement set for the first week of March. So let’s have a look.

In the latest teaser image poster, the Chinese smartphone maker confirmed that the Magic 5 series will be officially launched on the 6th of March 2023. The announcement will begin at 14:30 hours CST (China Standard Time). The Magic 5 lineup will consist of multiple models, and we can expect the release of the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and the Magic 5 Ultimate. For those unaware, the Magic series of smartphones will be the flagship grade handsets from the brand.

The series is equipped with top notch specs and features like Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Magic 5 is expected to be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging, while the Magic 5 Pro and Ultimate variant will offer an impressive 100W fast charging on a slightly smaller 4,800mAh battery pack. The new smartphones will also run on Android 13 OS based Magic UI 7.0 custom skin.

The Honor Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will feature a triple camera setup on the rear, while the Magic 5 Ultimate will house a quad camera module. Meanwhile, the entire lineup will house a 13 megapixel selfie camera on the front. So stick around for more as we will be offering more updates and even covering the launch event that’s set for next week.

MWC 2023: Honor Magic 5 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Launched

Viraj Gawde — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:59:14 +0000

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Honor has announced the Magic 5 series. The lineup comprises a regular and a pro variant. The smartphones arrive as the successor to the Honor Magic 4 series. Read on to know what the Magic 5 offers out of the box.

The Honor Magic 5 comes with a 6.78-inch OLED LTPO curved display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It offers 1,100 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ support. The device is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Design-wise, there is a circular camera module on the back panel and the phone is IP54-certified dust and water-resistant.

On the imaging front, the Honor Magic 5 features a 54MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32MP telephoto unit. There is also a ToF lens and a flicker sensor. Up front, the smartphone has a 12MP selfie snapper. The smartphone packs features like falcon capture, AI motion sensing, super HDR, and more.

Under the hood, the Honor Magic 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It packs 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. A 5,000mAh battery with support for 66W charging fitted inside keeps the device running. The smartphone runs on Android 13 with Magic UI 7.0 layered on the top.

The Honor Magic 5 is equipped with Dolby-powered dual stereo speakers and X-Axis linear motor. Connectivity options on the device include 5G, WiFi-7, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C port.

The Honor Magic 5 is priced at EUR 899 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. It is offered in Blue and Black colours and is slated to be available in the April – June quarter.

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Honor Announces Magic 5 Pro Globally With Serious Camera Tech and SD 8 Gen 2 SoC

Anurag — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:54:03 +0000

Magic 5 Pro is the higher-end model of the Magic 5 series unveiled by Honor today at the MWC 2023, which is being held in Barcelona, Spain. The smartphone comes with various noteworthy specifications. For one, it packs a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. There’s also a serious camera system that includes three 50MP sensors. Let’s have a closer look at the details.

Design

Before we lay down the specs, let’s talk a bit about the design of the Magic 5 Pro. It arrives with a circular camera module in the center of the back— a design similar to last year’s lineup. The handset’s chassis is made using a combination of metal and glass and is claimed to be quite durable. It has a curved display on the front with a pill-shaped cutout in the top left corner.

Specifications

As the brand’s premium flagship, the phone packs cutting-edge hardware. It features a 6.81-inch OLED LPTO display with a refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz. The panel carries HDR10+ support and a maximum brightness of up to 1100 nits.

The Honor Magic 5 Pro boasts Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The handset is fueled by a 5,100mAh battery and supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.

The photography department of the phone is packed with exciting sensors. The Magic 5 Pro gets a primary 50MP primary camera with OIS support. The main sensor is accompanied by a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The smartphone features a 12MP ultrawide cam and a 3D depth sensor on the front. Additionally, the phones will operate on Magic UI 7.0, which is based on the Android 13 operating system. It packs a under-display fingerprint sensor and is IP68 rated.

Price

The Honor Magic 5 Pro will be offered in multiple colors, cyan, black, orange, and more. The company may have fancier names for these colors. The handset will likely be offered in sole 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration, which will be priced at EUR 1,199 (roughly USD 1,267). Currently, the availability and sale date of the handset has not been announced.

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Honor Magic 5 Series Roundup – Specs, Design, Price & Everything We Know So Far

Sudhanshu — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:27:08 +0000

Honor has confirmed that it will be hosting the launch of new devices at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2023 scheduled to commence on February 27. At this event, the brand will be launching the Honor Magic 5 series and Honor Magic Vs.

The Honor Magic 5 series will consist of three models – Honor Magic 5, Honor Magic 5 Pro, and Honor Magic 5 Ultimate. The Magic 5, 5 Pro, and 5 Ultimate will be flagship-grade devices with the latest and greatest tech, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Let’s take a detailed look at what these devices will offer.

Design & display

Design-wise, the Magic 5 series will retain its signature circular camera module in the center, and there will be three camera cutouts on it in a triangle alignment. The Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will have a metal-glass combination chassis, while the Ultimate Edition will be constructed from nano-ceramic. The Pro and Ultimate models are said to have a curved display with a pill-shaped cutout in the top left corner. This cutout will hold dual cameras.

The leaked information suggests that the Magic 5 Pro and Magic 5 Ultimate Edition will feature a 6.81-inch OLED LPTO display with various capabilities, including a refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM dimming, a touch sampling rate of 480Hz, HDR10+ support, and a maximum brightness of up to 1100nits. The Vanilla Magic 5 model is said to have a 6.78-inch OLED LTPO display.

Performance

The Magic 5 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and equipped with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The Magic 5 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 66W charging capability, while the other two models will have a 4,800mAh battery and support faster charging speeds, with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging available. The series will also be compatible with the 40W UFCS charging standard. Additionally, these phones will operate on Magic UI 7.0, which is based on the Android 13 operating system.

All three phones in the Magic 5 series will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner, with the Magic 5 supporting 2D face unlock and the other models offering 3D facial recognition. The series will also include a range of other features, such as 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB 3.1, Dolby-powered dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, and USB 3.1. The Pro and Ultimate models will offer IP68 protection against water and dust, whereas the Magic 5 will have an IP54-rated chassis.

Camera

The upcoming Honor Magic 5 series will feature a 13-megapixel Sony IMX688 front-facing camera. The rear camera setup of the Magic 5 will consist of a Sony IMX800 primary camera, an OmniVision OV64B lens, and a Sony IMX758 lens. Meanwhile, the Magic 5 Pro’s rear camera setup will include a Sony IMX878 with OIS support as the primary camera, an OmniVision OV64B lens, and a Sony IMX516 camera. The Ultimate Edition will feature a Sony IMX989 with OIS support as its primary camera, along with a Sony IMX758 lens, a Sony IMX516 sensor, and another OIS-enabled Sony camera. Additionally, all three devices will come equipped with a ToF lens and a flicker sensor.

Pricing

Leaked information states that the Honor Magic 5 variants with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage will be priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$696), 5,399 Yuan (~$751), and 6,199 Yuan (~$862). The Pro model is also expected to arrive in the same variants priced at 5,999 Yuan (~$835), 6,399 Yuan (~$891), and 7,199 Yuan (~$1,000). The Honor Magic 5 Ultimate Edition will only come in a single 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage configuration, priced at 7,999 Yuan (~$1,113). To find out how to watch the launch event, you can check out this article.

Upcoming Smartphones: Xiaomi 13, Vivo V27, Realme GT 3, and More

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:06:47 +0000

After a long while, we are going to have multiple smartphone launches, courtesy of Mobile World Congress 2023. At least four brands are expected to debut multiple new phones.

Unfortunately, most of these handsets are merely making their way to the global markets as they had already gone official in China. Either way, they are new products for most parts of the world.

The announcement of these phones will begin coming Sunday and will last until Wednesday. With that out of the way, let’s take a quick look at the devices that are scheduled to be unveiled in the next few days.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Xiaomi 13 Series

Xiaomi has scheduled to launch the Xiaomi 13 series for global markets on February 26. The event will begin at 4 PM GMT+1. It will be live-streamed on YouTube.

The lineup is expected to include three models, namely Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Lite. The former two are the same as the ones sold in China. Whereas, the lite variant is actually a rebranded Xiaomi Civi 2 from September.

The regular and pro phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, while the lite will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC. The former two will even arrive with Leica-tuned cameras.

The Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Lite are tipped to cost around €999, €1,299, and €499, respectively.

Honor Magic 5 Series and Honor Magic Vs

Honor has planned its event for February 27 at 1:30 PM CET. The brand has confirmed to debut the Honor Magic 5 series and Honor Magic Vs at this conference.

Unlike most handsets, not much is known about the Magic 5 series. The lineup is said to include four devices, such as Honor Magic 5, Honor Magic 5 Pro, Honor Magic 5 Ultimate, and Honor Magic 5 Lite. The first three phones are expected to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, while the last one is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC.

On the other hand, the Honor Magic Vs foldable smartphone had already gone official in China in late November. Everything is known about this product.

Realme GT 3

The Relame GT 3 is set to launch in global markets on February 28. The event will start at 4 PM UTC+1 and will be live-streamed on YouTube.

Realme GT Neo 5

The GT 3 for international markets is nothing but rebranded Realme GT Neo 5 from China. The handset will be available in 150W and 240W charging variants.

The highlights of the device will include a 6.74-inch 10-bit 144Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera, dual stereo speakers, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, and more.

Vivo V27 Series

The Vivo V27 series will be debuting in India on March 1. It will be announced in a live stream that will start at 12 PM IST.

The lineup will consist of three smartphones, namely Vivo V27, Vivo V27 Pro, and Vivo V27e. These handsets are rebranded versions of the Vivo S16 series sold in China with a few differences.

Like its predecessors, the Vivo V27 series is all about design and selfie cameras. However, unlike the previous models, the upcoming devices will also come with flagship-killer chipsets, such as MediaTek Dimensity 8200 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870.

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How to Watch the Honor Magic 5 Series Launch Event at MWC 2023 Live

Oğuz Çakır — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:58:17 +0000

If you’re a tech enthusiast, you probably know what Mobile World Congress is. The event, which will begin in Spain just a few days, will be a place where the latest mobile technologies are showcased and many companies display their strength, one of which is Honor. The company will showcase the Honor Magic Vs and the brand-new flagship HONOR Magic 5 series. So, how can you watch the HONOR’s event at MWC 2023 live? Here are the details…

How to watch the Honor Magic 5 Series event at MWC 2023 live

Are you excited to witness the new Honor Magic 5 series and Magic Vs at the MWC 2023? With just a few days left for the event, it’s time to prepare for the live streaming. Honor has provided fans with multiple options to watch the event and catch up with the latest releases. The event is scheduled for February 27, 2023, at 1:30 pm (CET) from Barcelona, Spain.

Honor will be streaming the launch event live on their website, which will be updated with an embedded YouTube live-stream video on February 22 (CET) around 13:00. The video will only be accessible when the event kicks off, so make sure to set a reminder for 1:30 pm (CET) to follow all of Honor’s news for the global audiences. You can access the landing page through this link, and do all the necessary preparations for the launch event.

During the event, Honor will unveil the highly anticipated Honor Magic5 series, which includes a new flagship smartphone with top-of-the-line hardware and advanced cameras. Honor has teased fans with a slogan, “Witness the Magic beyond the Galaxy,” which hints at the flagship phone’s competitiveness with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The Magic5 phones are expected to be a strong contender for the Galaxy S23, and Honor’s innovative features may surpass Samsung’s new models.

Honor Magic 5 Listed on Geekbench, Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC Confirmed

Chandan — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:55:29 +0000

Honor recently confirmed the launch of the Honor Magic 5 smartphone for the global market. The brand will launch the smartphone via MWC Barcelona 2023 event. The devices will be unveiled on February 27th, 2023. Anyway, the smartphone has now been listed on the Geekbench certification website, ahead of the official launch. The certification confirms that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC.

The Honor Magic 5 has been confirmed as PGT-AN00 on the Geekbench website. The listing reveals that the forthcoming Honor flagship, set to debut at MWC 2023, would be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chipset. The Kalama (codename) chipset contains a primary CPU core clocked at 3.19GHz. It also includes four 2.8GHz performance cores and three 2.02GHz efficiency cores. The Magic 5 model featured on Geekbench has 12GB of RAM. However, there could be other RAM variants as well.

The phone will come pre-installed with Android 13. According to the listing, the phone scored 1411 on the single-core test and 4584 points on the multi-core test on Geekbench, which are some of the highest scores we have seen from a smartphone. This suggests that the Honor Magic 5 will be a powerful and fast smartphone that should be able to handle even the most demanding apps and games with ease.

While the Geekbench listing for the Honor Magic 5 has provided us with some insight into the phone’s performance, we still do not know much about its other features. The Honor Magic 5 may include a 6.8-inch OLED LPTO panel with a refresh rate of 1Hz-120Hz, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, and up to 1100 units of brightness. The Honor Magic 5’s previously leaked renders confirm that the gadget will continue to use the centre-aligned circular camera module with three camera sensors positioned in a triangle configuration. A periscope telephoto lens is one of the sensors in the arrangement, and the module also includes an LED flash.

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Honor Magic 5 series MWC teaser takes aim at Samsung’s Galaxy series

Sudhanshu — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:29:57 +0000

Honor is gearing up to launch the Magic 5 series of smartphones soon. The launch will likely happen at this year’s MWC event in Barcelona.

A well-known tipper just tweeted what appears to be a teaser image. “Go beyond the Galaxy to witness the real Magic” is written on the image, and the capitalization of Galaxy is obviously a jab at Samsung’s flagship line. So it’s evident that Honor has big goals for its forthcoming top dog. The current speculated specifications also seem extremely promising.

The first black hole ever photographed by the Event Horizon Telescope appears in the teaser’s background, which is an interesting reference to the Galaxy series.

More information about Honor’s MWC plans is still awaited, and we’ll keep you informed as soon as it is released. For now, let’s take a look at what’s known about the device so far.

Honor Magic 5 series specs

Leaks indicate that the 6.8-inch OLED LPTO panel used in the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and Magic 5 Prestige Edition will have the following features: 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate; 2160Hz PWM dimming; 480Hz touch sampling rate; HDR10+; and up to 1100nits of brightness. The series will function on Android 13 OS with Magic UI 7.0.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 5.0 storage are all included in the Magic 5 trio. The Magic 5’s battery will have a 5,000mAh capacity and 66W fast charging, while the batteries in the other two models will have a 4,800mAh capacity and 50W each of wired and wireless charging. The 40W UFCS charging standard will also be supported by the series.

There will be a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display of all three gadgets. While the other models will offer 3D facial recognition, the Magic 5 will only enable 2D face unlock. Additionally, the series will include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB 3.1, dual speakers powered by Dolby, an X-axis linear motor, and USB 3.1.

The Prestige Edition will have a nano-ceramic build, in contrast to the metal-glass hybrid chassis used by the Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro. The Magic 5 will have an IP54-rated chassis while the Pro and Prestige variants will have IP68 protection against water and dust.

Honor Magic 5 Design Leak Shows Center-Aligned Camera Module With Three Sensors

Jeet — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:24:12 +0000

Honor is gearing up to launch its next-generation Honor Magic 5 series of smartphones in its home country China which is expected to go official by the end of next month.

Now, ahead of the official launch of the Honor Magic 5, the upcoming smartphone’s design has been leaked online through tipster @SPinfoJP, revealing the phone’s back panel in multiple colors.

The leaked renders of the Honor Magic 5 confirms that the device will continue to adopt the center-aligned circular camera module consisting of three camera sensors aligned in a triangular pattern. One of the sensors in the setup is a periscope telephoto lens, and the module also has an LED flash.

There’s 100X written on the camera module, which means that the phone will have support for 100x zoom. Honor CEO Zhao Ming had previously stated that the Magic 5 series would be built as a high-end flagship with a leading camera, communication, and security.

As per the leaks, the smartphone is expected to feature a 6.8-inch display with support for PWM dimming and offer a high refresh rate, most likely 120Hz. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, but the memory details have not been revealed yet.

The phone, which will be rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, will run the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI on top. It will come with support for 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. We expect to know more details about the smartphone in the coming weeks.

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Honor Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, Magic 5 Prestige Edition full specifications, price leaked

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:46:29 +0000

Leaked information that surfaced in September claimed that the Honor Magic 5 series, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to launch between March and April 2023. Ahead of the launch, a spec sheet for the Magic 5 series has surfaced on Weibo. The leak reveals the specifications of the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and Magic 5 Prestige Edition. Readers should take the Magic 5 series specs leak with a grain of salt before reading on.

According to the leak, the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and Magic 5 Prestige Edition will come equipped with a 6.8-inch OLED LPTO panel that offers a 1Hz–120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, and up to 1100nits of brightness. The series will run on Magic UI 7.0-based on Android 13 OS.

Honor Magic 4 Pro

The Magic 5 trio will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 5.0 storage. The Magic 5 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 66W charging, while the other two models will house a 4,800mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The series will also support the 40W UFCS charging standard.

The Honor Magic 5 trio will have a 13-megapixel Sony IMX688 front camera. The Magic 5’s rear camera setup will have a Sony IMX800 primary camera, a Sony IMX758 lens, and an OmniVision OV64B lens. The Magic 5 Pro’s rear camera setup will consist of a Sony IMX878 with OIS support as the primary camera, an OmniVision OV64B lens, and a Sony IMX516 camera. The Prestige Edition will be equipped with a Sony IMX989 with OIS support as its primary camera, a Sony IMX758 lens, a Sony IMX516 sensor, and another OIS-enabled Sony camera. All three devices will have a ToF lens and a flicker sensor.

All three devices will have an under-display fingerprint scanner. The Magic 5 will support 2D face unlock, while the other models will support 3D facial recognition. The series will offer other features like 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB 3.1, Dolby-powered dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, and USB 3.1.

The Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will have a metal-glass combination chassis, whereas the Prestige Edition will have a nano-ceramic build. The Pro and Prestige models will offer IP68 protection against water and dust, while the Magic 5 will come with an IP54 rated chassis.

The leak further states the Honor Magic 5 variants with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage will be priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$696), 5,399 Yuan (~$751), and 6,199 Yuan (~$862). The Pro model is also expected to arrive in the same variants priced at 5,999 Yuan (~$835), 6 ,399 Yuan (~$891), and 7,199 Yuan (~$1,000). The Honor Magic 5 Prestige Edition will only come in a single 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage configuration, priced at 7,999 Yuan (~$1,113).

Honor Magic 5 to pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and 50MP camera sensor

Jeet — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:54:14 +0000

Honor has been actively launching new devices in the market as the company is aiming to become a leading brand, at least in its home country China. The company is now gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone, dubbed Honor Magic 5.

Now, in the latest development, a report from Digital Chat Station reveals that the upcoming flagship smartphone Honor Magic 5 will come powered by the yet unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

Honor Magic 4 Pro

Qualcomm is set to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC in a couple of weeks at the company’s annual summit. All the major smartphone makers are expected to bring phones powered by the SD 8 Gen 2 chipset soon after the processor gets launched.

Coming back to the Honor Magic 5, the report also adds that the smartphone will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor with Artificial Intelligence-based ISP tuning for better results. It will be coupled with other camera sensors, but their details are not yet known.

As per the rumors, the smartphone will feature a 6.8-inch display with support for PWM dimming and offer a high refresh rate, most likely 120Hz. It is said to be rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, and the phone’s battery will support 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Apart from the Honor Magic 5, a report claims that the company has a new foldable smartphone in the works, which could also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. While the phone is expected to launch soon, the launch date is not yet revealed.

Honor Magic 5 series to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, launch timeline revealed

Sean — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:30:25 +0000

Just yesterday, we had covered a report regarding the Honor Magic 5 series of smartphones that revealed some key details regarding the flagship smartphones’ display. And now, another leak has revealed other specifications regarding the upcoming high end devices and even their possible launch timeline.

The latest news arrives from a tipster @厂长是关同学 who shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Based on our previous report, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will feature a 6.78 inch and 6.81 inch curved AMOLED display panel respectively, which will support PWM dimming and LTPO technology.

The resolution on the higher end Pro variant is rumored to be a 2K resolution with support for 120Hz high refresh rate. Now, the latest leak reveals that the latest Magic 5 series of smartphones will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. This isn’t surprising considering the upcoming devices are the brand’s premium flagship models. For those unaware, the chipset is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process that has the SM8550 model number.

The leak further adds that the Magic 5 series will also arrive with significant improvements in terms of camera, with better image quality and even stability as well. Notably, another major reveal is the launch time frame for the Magic 5 series. The flagship Magic 5 series will apparently launch sometime between the months of March and April of next year. This is still just a leak and has not been officially confirmed by the company yet so take this report with a grain of salt for now.

Honor Magic 5 series display specs, features LTPO panels with PWM Dimming

Sean — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:12:03 +0000

Earlier this year, Honor had announced its Magic 4 series of flagship smartphones in its home market of China. And with the year nearing its end, the next generation of Magic 5 series smartphones are also expected to launch sometime in the first quarter of next year.

Now, a new leak from known tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some of the key details regarding the display on these upcoming premium smartphones from Honor. Ahead of their launch, the tipster leaked display specs of both the Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro. The former sports a 6.78 inch display while the latter has a 6.81 inch display. Apparently, the display on both models will also be a curved panel as well.

The larger panel will also have a higher resolution than its smaller sibling as well. Notably, the tipster claims that the Magic 5 series will also arrive with support for LTPO technology and even high frequency PWM Dimming as well. Based on his previous report, the Honor Magic 5 series will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Furthermore, it is rumored to feature a 13 megapixel selfie camera and a ToF 3D sensor of the Huawei Mate 50 series on the rear along with a 50 megapixel primary camera.

Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now. The new smartphones’ launch is still a while away so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the Magic 5 series.

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