After a series of teasers and water challenges on social media, HONOR has recently announced the availability of their flagship HONOR Magic5 Pro for pre-order in the Philippines! But beyond its water resistance, the HONOR Magic5 Pro also boasts of other features which include a brand-new Star Wheel Triple Camera system design, dual-curved ultra-narrow bezels, new mobile technology, and display ranking.

Is it worth the Php 59,990 pre-order price? Here’s a look at its key features, full specs, and pre-order freebies:

An immersive viewing experience is possible with the HONOR Magic5 Pro, thanks to its 6.81-inch LTPO Display and unique Quad-Curved Floating Screen. Whether you’re browsing, gaming, or reading, this smartphone promises exceptional visuals. With Novel Display Luminance Enhancement Technology, the HONOR Magic5 Pro achieves a peak HDR brightness of 1800 nits, ensuring clear visuals even in bright sunlight. The industry-leading display color accuracy is achieved through Dual-Luminance Calibration, providing 120nits indoor brightness and 800nits outdoor brightness.

Enhancing visual quality and delivering a smooth gaming experience, the HONOR Magic5 Pro features a Discrete Display Chipset. With an always-on high dynamic range (HDR) effect, this chipset enhances video clarity while consuming less power. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is also certified with HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, providing optimized picture quality for videos and movies.

For smartphone users like me who are very particular about eye care, no need to worry as it’s certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emission and features Dynamic Dimming that simulates natural light and helps lessen eye fatigue. Innovative eye comfort features like Circadian Night Display and LTPO display with 2160Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming technology make it okay for extended smartphone use.

Ranking first in DXOMARK smartphone display ranking with a score of 151, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers excellent overall display performance. In addition, it also takes the top spot in DXOMARK global camera ranking with a score of 152. With a powerful Triple Main Camera system consisting of a 50MP Wide Camera, a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, and a 50MP Telephoto Camera, it said to capture refined detail in any lighting condition. Here’s are samples taken at night time:

The HONOR Magic5 Pro also introduces the HONOR Image Engine and Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm, making it easy to capture complex scenes with remarkable clarity. It excels in low-light photography with Super Night Capture capabilities. The smartphone also features AI Motion Sensing Capture, automatically detecting and capturing the highest point of a jump in ultra-high definition. HONOR has partnered with Guinness World Records to showcase the HONOR Magic5 Pro’s capabilities in capturing incredible moments, such as an official world record attempt for the World’s Highest Between-the-legs Slam Dunk. For aspiring creators, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers IMAX Enhanced Movie Master, allowing users to shoot and edit stunning videos directly on their smartphone.

In terms of performance, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm®, providing enhanced productivity and entertainment. With the industry’s first Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standalone antenna architecture, Wi-Fi performance is improved by 200% and latency is reduced by 30% compared to traditional designs.

Running on the latest MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers smart features like MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition, enhancing your productivity.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display	6.81″ OLED (1312 x 2848 resolution) Refresh Rate: 120Hz PPI: 460
Size	162.9mm x 76.7mm x 8.8mm
Weight	219g
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Octa-core, Adreno 740 GPU
OS	Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Rear Camera	Falcon Camera System 50MP wide main camera (f/1.6), 50MP periscope telephoto (f/3.0), 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0) with TOF 3D depth, LED flash, HDR, and panorama Video Recording: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front Camera	12MP Selfie Camera + 3D Depth Camera with ultrawide, HDR Video Recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Storage	12GB + 512GB
Battery	5,100mAh battery with 66W Honor Super Charge (cable), 50W wireless charging
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistance up to 1.5m for 30 minutes
Sensors	In-display fingerprint sensor, Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum
Cellular/ Wireless	Network: 5G SIM: Dual Nano-SIM Bluetooth: 5.2 USB: Type-C, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG NFC: HCE, NFC-SIM
Audio	3.5mm headphone jack, stereo
Colors	Midnight Black, Meadow Green

PRICE AND PRE-ORDER DETAILS

The HONOR Magic5 Pro is now available for pre-order at Php 59,990, inclusive of a free HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds worth Php 6,000 at select HONOR and partner dealer stores. It’s also available for purchase via Lazada, Shopee, and HONOR’s official TikTok Shop from June 8 – 15, 2023.

For postpaid subscribers, you may purchase it under Globe Postpaid Plan 2499 with one-time cashout of Php 17,900. You can also avail via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 per month without insurance, Php 2,085 with insurance, and 0% interest installment payment.

What do you think of the new HONOR Magic5 Pro? Leave your comments below!

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