Honor Magic
The Honor Magic is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 950 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 577 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.09" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 950 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Magic Live UI
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
577 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8 mm (5.75 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Golden Black, Porcelain White
