OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Smartphones Methodology v1.0
Smartphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are evaluated mathematically under Frontumo Smartphones Methodology v1.0 using verified laboratory benchmarks, technical specifications, and authentic consumer ratings with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Smartphones Methodology v1.0

Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of smartphones
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 60% of smartphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 2,327 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of smartphones
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
  • honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb
honor-magic-5-lite-256gb

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
8GB + 256GB6GB + 128GBCheck price
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of smartphone Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 2,327 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 9.4 points, which is higher than 88.9% of smartphones.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.4
Brand name
Honor
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 69.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
Show more
Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
Show more
Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
Show more
Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
Show more
Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Pixel density
395 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
Show more
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 59.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
40 W
Charging speed
40 W
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 40 W which is faster than in 52.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
Show more
Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
Show more
Height
161.6 mm
Height
161.6 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.6 mm which is shorter than 71.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Width
73.9 mm
Width
73.9 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.9 mm which is narrower than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
175 g
Weight
175 g
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 175 g which is lighter than 89.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,271 cm³
Device volume
82,271 cm³
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,271 cm³ which is smaller than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Show more

Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    111
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (111 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    111 vs 99.5
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 30.9% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    864 nits
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (864 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    864 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Magic5 Lite
    the average smartphone
    Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.83 vs 8.000).
    8.83 vs 8
  • 72.2% more popular
    Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.37 vs 5.4).
    9.37 vs 5.44
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 30.9% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    864 nits
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (864 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    864 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    111
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (111 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    111 vs 99.5
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 21.2% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    40 W
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (40 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    40 W vs 33 W
  • 6.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    834 min
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (834 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    834 min vs 786 min
  • 10.8% lighter
    Weight
    175 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (175 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    175 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.1 mm narrower
    Width
    73.9 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2 mm shorter
    Height
    161.6 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 15.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    82,271 cm³
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82271 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,271 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 19.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2044
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2044 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,044 vs 2,533
  • 3.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    905
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (905 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    905 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2023
    2023 vs 2024

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

G
gsmarena.com
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite/Honor x9a review
P
photobite.uk
03/04/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite 5G Review: Why Pay More When You Can Have Magic?
R
root-nation.com
28/11/2023
Summary of the review
HONOR Magic5 Lite: a good-looking mid-ranger
P
pocketnow.com
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
HONOR Magic5 Lite Review: Fast, stylish and affordable
E
expertreviews.co.uk
17/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite review: More than just a cheap trick
T
techadvisor.com
27/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: Good Looking & Long Lasting
T
trustedreviews.com
09/06/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review
I
inside-digital.de
11/03/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite review: €320 phone with a top-tier display
(Translated)Show original
D
digitales-fuer-einsteiger.de
18/03/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite review: 320-euro phone with a top-tier display
(Translated)Show original
S
smartzone.de
25/03/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review - Just a Show-off?
(Translated)Show original
F
frandroid.com
16/11/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: Our Full Opinion
(Translated)Show original
L
lesnumeriques.com
05/05/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: Beautiful Design, Great Battery Life
(Translated)Show original
R
revista-gadget.es
Febrero de 2023
Summary of the review
Gadget Magazine: Honor Magic5 Lite: a mid-range with design, performance, screen and camera typical of a higher segment
(Translated)Show original
P
pisapapeles.net
Marzo de 2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review - A Paperweight
(Translated)Show original
B
businessinsider.es
18/03/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite: review, analysis, and features
(Translated)Show original
E
evosmart.it
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: The Smartphone with Infinite Battery Life!
(Translated)Show original
T
tuttoandroid.net
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
HONOR Magic5 Lite Review: Beautiful, Lightweight, and with Endless Battery Life
(Translated)Show original
T
tomshw.it
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite review: a featherweight battery king
(Translated)Show original
A
andreagaleazzi.com
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite Review – Andrea Galeazzi
(Translated)Show original
S
smartworld.it
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: Super Battery Life and Featherweight Design
(Translated)Show original
T
tomshw.it
13/03/2023
Summary of the review
3 days to drain the Honor Magic5 Lite (and we failed!)
(Translated)Show original
E
expertreviews.co.uk.en2nl.search.translate.goog
17/02/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic 5 Lite Review: More Than Just a Cheap Trick
(Translated)Show original
S
smartphoneman.nl
18/04/2023
Summary of the review
Honor Magic5 Lite review: a premium experience on a budget
(Translated)Show original

Third-party reviews

Based on 2,327 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
Based on 815 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB)

  • Outstanding, class-leading battery life that can last one and a half to two full days or more with moderate use.
  • Excellent curved 120Hz AMOLED display with good brightness and color reproduction, considered a rare high-quality feature in its price range.
  • Premium-feeling, slim, and lightweight design with great build quality that reviewers often mistake for a more expensive, flagship phone.
  • Good general performance for everyday tasks, web browsing, and light gaming, with smooth animations and a snappy interface.
  • The main 64MP camera performs well in good lighting conditions, producing detailed, sharp, and naturally colored photos.
  • Supports 40W fast wired charging, which provides significant battery life with short charging times (though a charger is not always included).
  • Considered to be great value for money by many users, offering strong features for its price point.

What we don't like about Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB)

  • The single, bottom-firing speaker produces mediocre, flat, and tinny mono sound lacking in bass, and can distort at high volumes.
  • Performance from the older Snapdragon 695 5G chipset is considered only ordinary and can be beaten by some similarly priced rivals, occasionally showing stuttering in demanding apps.
  • Camera performance suffers in dimly lit or night environments, producing noisy, dark, and soft images with occasional focusing issues.
  • The phone is considered very slippery due to its slim and glossy design, making a case highly recommended.
  • No charger brick is typically included in the box, an oversight that requires an extra purchase to utilize the 40W charging speed.
  • The secondary cameras (5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro) are generally considered poor and underwhelming.
  • Runs on an older Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1, and there are concerns among users about the lack of future software updates.

Verdict

The Honor Magic 5 Lite (8GB + 256GB model) is a midrange 5G smartphone known for its standout 120Hz OLED curved display and exceptionally long battery life provided by a large 5100mAh cell. Key specifications also include a capable Snapdragon 695 processor for smooth daily performance, a versatile 64MP triple-camera system, and a slim, lightweight design. The main pros are its premium screen and endurance, while potential cons include the absence of an IP rating for water resistance and a slower 40W charging speed compared to some competitors.

Compare Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) with other smartphones

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Honor Magic5 Lite (8GB + 256GB) and other smartphones

No results found