Should You Upgrade from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic5 Lite?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic5 Lite, 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your Honor Magic4 Lite
The Honor Magic5 Lite is 1 year newer than the Honor Magic4 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 82.0. The biggest improvements: battery rated 6 points higher, 300 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: display rated 5 points lower, 0.1" smaller screen.
What you gain with the Honor Magic5 Lite
- +Battery rated 6 points higher
- +300 mAh bigger battery
What you give up
- −Display rated 5 points lower
- −0.1" smaller screen
| Spec | Honor Magic4 Lite | Honor Magic5 Lite | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 81.5 | 82.0 | No real change |
| Performance score | 79 | 79 | No real change |
| Camera score | 80 | 80 | No real change |
| Battery score | 80 | 86 | +6 (8%) |
| Display score | 89 | 84 | −5 (6%) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 695 5G | Same chip |
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,100 mAh | +300 mAh (6%) |
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.7" | −0.1" |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
Honor Magic4 Lite vs Honor Magic5 Lite: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic5 Lite?
Probably not — keep your Honor Magic4 Lite. The Honor Magic5 Lite is 1 year newer than the Honor Magic4 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 82.0. The biggest improvements: battery rated 6 points higher, 300 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: display rated 5 points lower, 0.1" smaller screen.
What is the biggest difference between the Honor Magic4 Lite and Honor Magic5 Lite?
Battery rated 6 points higher: 80 on the Honor Magic4 Lite vs 86 on the Honor Magic5 Lite.
Does the Honor Magic5 Lite have a bigger battery than the Honor Magic4 Lite?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a 5,100 mAh battery versus 4,800 mAh on the Honor Magic4 Lite (+300 mAh (6%)).
Who should upgrade to the Honor Magic5 Lite?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day.