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)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.09" · 146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8 mm (5.75 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetKirin 950 (16 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, December. Released 2016, December
⚙️ 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
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)
Colors
Golden Black, Porcelain White
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 & TD-SCDMA
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor Magic does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor Magic has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor Magic charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 90% in 30 min).
No, the Honor Magic does not support a memory card.
The Honor Magic SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor Magic has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor Magic ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Magic Live UI.
The Honor Magic uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The Honor Magic supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor Magic has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE.
