Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro
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Honor Magic V5
Starting at
£1,051.00
REDMAGIC 11 Pro
Starting at
£1,260.00What's the difference between the Honor Magic V5 and REDMAGIC 11 Pro?
Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Refurbished, the Honor Magic V5 starts at £1051, £209 less than the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.
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- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) on the Honor Magic V5, Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.
- Battery: 5820 mAh, 6100 mAh on the Honor Magic V5, 7500 mAh on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.
- The Honor Magic V5 has a bigger screen: 7.95 inch vs 6.85 inch.
Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro specs
The Honor Magic V5 and REDMAGIC 11 Pro both offer powerful performance and modern features but suit different needs. The Honor Magic V5 is a foldable device with a larger 7.95 inch screen and a higher resolution suited for users who want a roomier display for media and multitasking. It has a smaller battery option but supports a physical SIM plus eSIM, which suits those wanting flexible connectivity. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro focuses on speed with a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, a bigger 7500 mAh battery for longer use between charges, and dual physical SIM slots for users who prefer two physical SIMs. Both run Android and come with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, meeting demanding performance needs.
Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro price
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Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro battery life and software updates
Durability covers battery capacity, software updates, and physical design. These affect how long the devices can be used between charges, whether they stay current with software, and how they fit in daily life.
Battery Capacity
The REDMAGIC 11 Pro has a 7500 mAh battery, which is the largest here and suits users who need extended use between charges. The Honor Magic V5 offers two battery capacities, 5820 mAh and 6100 mAh options, supporting people who prefer a foldable phone with a smaller battery but still substantial power.
Foldable Design
Honor Magic V5 is foldable, providing a larger screen in a compact form when folded. This suits buyers who want a device that can expand for more screen space but still be pocketable. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is not foldable, offering a traditional smartphone form.
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Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro performance
Performance depends on processing power, memory, and storage. Both phones offer similar RAM and storage, but their chipsets differ slightly, affecting how they handle intensive tasks and gaming.
Chipset Differences
The Honor Magic V5 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset while the REDMAGIC 11 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both are advanced 3 nm processors but the REDMAGIC 11 Pro's chip is a newer generation, which may appeal to users seeking the latest performance improvements.
Memory and Storage
Both devices come with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, enough to keep many apps open simultaneously and store large files. This suits users with demanding multitasking or storage needs.
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Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro screen
Screen quality impacts viewing comfort, smoothness, and clarity. The two devices differ in screen size, type, refresh rate, and resolution, shaping the user experience for gaming, video, and general use.
Screen Size and Type
The Honor Magic V5 has a foldable 7.95 inch LTPO AMOLED screen, giving you a much larger display when unfolded. This suits users who want extra room for video, reading, or multitasking. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro has a 6.85 inch AMOLED screen in a fixed form, which suits those preferring a more traditional size.
Refresh Rate
The REDMAGIC 11 Pro offers a 144 Hz refresh rate, which provides very smooth scrolling and animation, ideal for gaming and fast-paced content. The Honor Magic V5 has a 120 Hz rate, which is still very smooth and good for most users.
Screen Resolution
The Honor Magic V5 has a resolution of 2.352 by 2.172 pixels, contributing to sharpness on its larger screen. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro has a resolution of 2800 by 1260 pixels, optimized for its size and offering clear detail.
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Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro camera
Audiovisual features cover cameras and front-facing options, affecting photography and video calls. Both devices have triple main cameras with the same megapixel count but differ in front camera design and resolution.
Main Cameras
Both the Honor Magic V5 and REDMAGIC 11 Pro have triple 50 megapixel main cameras. This means both devices can capture detailed photos with multiple lenses, suitable for a variety of shooting conditions.
Front Cameras
Honor Magic V5 features a 20 megapixel front camera, which suits users who want higher resolution selfies and video calls. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro has a 16 megapixel under-display front camera, offering a more immersive screen experience but with a slightly lower megapixel count.
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Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro size and design
Miscellaneous features include physical dimensions, SIM card options, connectors, and weight. These influence portability, connectivity preferences, and device handling.
SIM Card Options
Honor Magic V5 supports a physical SIM plus an eSIM, offering flexibility if you want one physical card and one digital number. REDMAGIC 11 Pro has dual physical SIM slots, ideal for users who prefer two physical SIM cards.
Physical Size and Weight
The Honor Magic V5 is smaller in height (156.8 mm) and narrower (74.3 mm) but slightly lighter at 226 g. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is taller (163.8 mm), wider (76.5 mm), and weighs 232 g. These dimensions influence how the phones fit in your hand or pocket.
Connector Type
Both phones use USB-C connectors.
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Honor Magic V5 or REDMAGIC 11 Pro: which should you buy?
Buy the Honor Magic V5 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £1051, £209 less than the REDMAGIC 11 Pro
- you want a bigger screen (7.95 inch vs 6.85 inch)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (20 megapixels vs 16 megapixels)
Buy the REDMAGIC 11 Pro if
- you want a smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro FAQs
Honor Magic V5 vs REDMAGIC 11 Pro comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) on the Honor Magic V5, Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro. Battery: 5820 mAh, 6100 mAh on the Honor Magic V5, 7500 mAh on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.
The Honor Magic V5 is cheaper refurbished, from £1051 compared with £1260 for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro.
The Honor Magic V5 has 5820 mAh, 6100 mAh and the REDMAGIC 11 Pro has 7500 mAh.
Both have the same main camera: 50 megapixels.
Both come in 512GB refurbished.
