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Honor Magic5
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Honor Magic5

Released: 2023, February 27Price: About 900 EURStatus: Available. Released 2023, March 31

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 13, MagicOS 7.1
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
NFCYes, HCE, NFC-SIM
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.73 inches, 110.2 cm, 2, (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, glass back or eco leather back
ModelHonor Magic5
PriceAbout 900 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
ColorsBlack, Glacier Blue, Green, Purple, Orange
ModelsPGT-AN00, PGT-N09
Single12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, March 31
Triple54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", AF
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China
Charging66W wired, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Released2023, February 27
Announced2023, February 27
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.35 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1224 x 2688 pixels (~439 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Infrared portYes

Honor Magic5 Overview

About Honor Magic5 Honor Magic5 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Honor Magic5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor Magic5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Magic5?

The Honor Magic5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Magic5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Magic5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Magic5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Magic5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Magic5.