iPhone 16 Plus vs Magic5

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Plus

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$899 USD

Honor · 2023

Magic5

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$999 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Magic5 BETTER THAN iPhone 16 Plus?

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iPhone 16 Plus

Magic5Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	iPhone 16	Magic5	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	5,100 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W	Standard	27W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.81"	6.81"
Chassis Weight	199g	204g	199g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Plus:

✓5g lighter chassis (199g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Magic5:

✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+426 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.81" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16 Plus	Magic5
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 16 Plus Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED Super Retina XDR	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.7"	6.81"
Resolution & Density	2796x1290 (460 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 16 Plus Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	N/A
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Magic5 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 16 Plus Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm	N/A
Weight	199 g	204 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Magic5 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	$999

Editorial Lab Verdict

Magic5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Magic5 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iPhone 16 Plus:

Significantly faster wired charging: 27W vs max 0W · Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to choose Magic5:

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.1 vs top rival 75.7 · Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+426 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Plus vs Magic5

Which is better: iPhone 16 Plus or Magic5?

Magic5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.1/100 compared to iPhone 16 Plus (75.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.1 vs top rival 75.7 and Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+426 mAh more).