Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung S23 Ultra: Galaxy Killer?

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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    The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Honor Magic 5 Pro are both super-high-end flagships from two very different brands. Samsung is the big incumbent -- the default choice for a lot of people buying an Android phone. Honor is more the plucky upstart. Once part of Huawei, and now trying to capture back some of the market share of its former parent company.
    The Honor flagship is quite a bit more affordable than Samsung's, but still not cheap by any means. So let's take a look at how these two compare, and whether it's worth saving some money by going with Honor.
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    4:35 Software
    7:48 Cameras
    11:11 Conclusions
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  • @XDAVideo
    @XDAVideo  Před rokem +5

    Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra: howl.me/cjpH2x2Xi3e

  • @biggunsclub1
    @biggunsclub1 Před rokem +78

    I must be missing something but to me the photos from the Honour look far better. I also prefer the curvy design of the Honor compared to the tablet style S23

    • @alexdenton6586
      @alexdenton6586 Před 10 měsíci +4

      That’s not surprising , there are third on DXOmark ratings , compared to the 14th or 15th place on it

    • @Geraldlord5303
      @Geraldlord5303 Před 10 měsíci +5

      You are right the photos are better than the s23

    • @Robeasy83
      @Robeasy83 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Of course, but he still wants to promote the s23 Ultra, because it brings him more affiliate commissions due the higher buy price than the honor, so don't wonder about that...

    • @alexdenton6586
      @alexdenton6586 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@Robeasy83 most people don’t click on affiliate links so what are you talking about

    • @Youtube-Censorship-Police
      @Youtube-Censorship-Police Před 5 měsíci

      obviously, yes, it has much more potent camera hardware than the s23u.
      better tele, better main and even better uw, bigger sensor and better optics do the trick.

  • @andyH_England
    @andyH_England Před rokem +89

    I checked out the prices the Honor is £850 and S23U is £1400 for the same 512GB/12GB variant. That is £550 difference. The S23U could be had for pre-order at £1250 so that is a £400 difference, then you get a free charger, case, and screen protector for the Honor and also £400 worth of freebies! I think for that deal the Honor is an easy choice unless you have high disposable income and value is not a variable.
    The differences in the cameras are subtle and I think most people sending media to their family and friends will gain little benefit from the S23U's slightly better quality. As for OS updates, it gets the same as the Pixel 7 Pro and XDA never complains about that. Honor also has desktop mode; search on YT and you will see it is not far from DeX.
    You also had admissions like the PWM flicker on the Honor is far superior to Samsung. Also, the Honor has a 3D Face unlock versus Samsung's non-biometric 2D. What about shutter lag (speed), the Honor is superior. Also, the max brightness is much higher on the Honor. It seemed a bit of a pro-Samsung review...

    • @wuforever
      @wuforever Před rokem +4

      Guiness World Record auto capture for Honor Magic 5 Pro too

    • @rastaman971
      @rastaman971 Před rokem +7

      I bought my S23 Ultra 600€ with à heavy discount by Samsung because i had a used S22 Ultra. Each year, it is the same thing : Samsung gives me huge discounts because I use Samsung's products.
      The Magic 5 Pro is an excellent device but I doubt the honor will give me the same advantages than Samsung. Yes Samsung is perhaps more expensive when you buy your first device but in the long run, Samsung is cheaper. Samsung also gives me huge discounts because I use the wallet.
      Samsung make the best smartwatch with wear OS and the best tablet with android. When you want to build an ecosystem with android, Samsung is the only choice. Also, One Ui is by far the best experience when you really want to use your phone like a phone and not like a camera

    • @RichardRatner.1972
      @RichardRatner.1972 Před rokem +4

      All great great points Andy. I imported an Honor Note 10 many years ago. Along with the original Mi Mix. The build quality was outstanding & design is just so much better than all things Samsung. Kindest regards U.K

    • @andyH_England
      @andyH_England Před rokem +2

      @Richard Ratner
      Thanks, Richard. I was a Huawei fan before politics took over and still have those phones, using them as a music player and a satnav. As you say, quality reigns.
      All the best.

    • @RichardRatner.1972
      @RichardRatner.1972 Před rokem +4

      @@andyH_England Same here Andy. Would you believe I still use my Huawei Mate 20 X. It's about the 7.2 screen size as I only have use of one eye. Screen size matters these days, lol. It's a shame the politics got in the way here in the U.K as we were privileged to receive phones North America just doesn't get.
      Kindest regards, take care.

  • @socalvin9596
    @socalvin9596 Před rokem +27

    Changed to the global version of honor 5 pro for a few days. Fully satisfied.

    • @mathewnavarro2612
      @mathewnavarro2612 Před 11 měsíci

      Hi, I’m thinking of doing the same. How is the software experience please?

    • @ElswordGm
      @ElswordGm Před 11 měsíci +2

      ​@@mathewnavarro2612home screen is ugly when u try to use the version with the bar, the phone is perfect beside that

    • @regan220982
      @regan220982 Před 10 měsíci

      I use nova

    • @Robeasy83
      @Robeasy83 Před 9 měsíci

      Its pretty awesome, the only thing that annoys me, is that you have to pull down 2 different screens for notifiactions and quick settings, i wish honor changes this so you can only pull down one simle menu like on samsung for example... the rest of the software is perfectly fine for me (i've used samsung for over 7 years now...)@@mathewnavarro2612

  • @quiCksilvieZzz
    @quiCksilvieZzz Před rokem +27

    I have an S23 Ultra but this Honor is a very well rounded phone, if only it came out earlier!

    • @sherwindlamini5995
      @sherwindlamini5995 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I'm using the honor magic 4 pro and happy it's a good phone

  • @waelhussien6528
    @waelhussien6528 Před rokem +3

    8:44 is this rainbow line flare on honor is a hardware issue that all talking about it on Gsmarena site 😢😮 ?!

  • @themanwiththetoys1974

    What setting I need to enable to be able to do the screenshot with the hand please

  • @duongnhdn
    @duongnhdn Před 10 měsíci +9

    The performance is similar, on paper. Once you get to heavily demanding games, the S23U gets really unstable after a few minutes and gets really hot. Meanwhile the Magic only gets slightly warm and the fps stays consistent thru out.

  • @user-on4kr1zd1d
    @user-on4kr1zd1d Před 10 měsíci +6

    In my opinion the only thing better on the s23 ultra is the software experience. Not that the honor is bad. It's just different. But the more I'm getting used to it the more it makes sense. The honor is a better looking phone, has a bigger screen and just better in the hand. It's also way faster and smoother than my s23 ultra. Honor is absolutely onto a winner here.

  • @RichardRatner.1972
    @RichardRatner.1972 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Alex, great comparison. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

  • @niphanif
    @niphanif Před rokem +1

    non reviewer didnt mention speaker equalizer couldnt be adjusted at settings(i check at store)such a bummer all android mid to flagship have this adjustment..it really has effect on audio sound alot..

  • @Tony.Montalbano
    @Tony.Montalbano Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great review but you didn't mention about the selfie camera

  • @Cptblogh
    @Cptblogh Před rokem +17

    It would be appreciated if you could take a closer look at the image quality, referred to as "pixel peeping." In my experience, Samsung's images have an extremely artificial appearance, giving the impression that each aspect of the photo has been repainted and retextured. This is in stark contrast to my Huawei P40 Pro and new S23 Ultra, where the differences are clear, and the S23 Ultra's artificiality cannot be disabled. While the P40 Pro may be slightly older, it outperforms the S23 Ultra in street photography and landscape shots (both ultra-wide and standard), with a more natural look and superior detail. In contrast, the S23 Ultra adds artificial details that do not exist in reality.

    • @T1nV4L3n
      @T1nV4L3n Před 11 měsíci +1

      I had s23u and compared it with my old P40 Pro. I returned s23u and bought Honor Magic 5 Pro. In some areas it still gets beaten by P40 Pro. What an excellent hardware Huawei has put in P40 Pro, after 3 years it still goes toes to toes with the latest flagships. Honor has its pluses though - Google services, better stabilized movies. The front camera is a win for P40 Pro - 32 MP sharp and clear pictures. Also the old Kirin CPU had neural processing unit for image processing and some of the photos taken with it are looking stunning, DSLR alike.

  • @ashifat5669
    @ashifat5669 Před 8 měsíci

    Why doesnt honor allow portrait at 3.5x telephoto?

  • @christopherholden884
    @christopherholden884 Před 3 měsíci

    nice video the honor magic 6 pro is dragging me in but ive just ordered a s24 ultra before i even seen any reviews of the honor i have always been a samsung man but looking at the reviews of the honor 6 pro im tempted to return the samsung and get the honor

  • @butterflyiscolorful4635
    @butterflyiscolorful4635 Před rokem +4

    Those front cameras of Honor should be in the middle to be looked awesome instead on a side.

  • @camotech1314
    @camotech1314 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I would defo consider the Honor Magic 5 Pro, if the software was reliable and supported with longer updates.

  • @wuforever
    @wuforever Před rokem +2

    Why don't you have a Magic 5 Pro section on XDA forum?

  • @maz1980s
    @maz1980s Před 10 měsíci +2

    The S23 Ultra's face unlock and finger print sensor is absolute garbage. I am in the process of returning one, but Samsung's return policy is just horrendous and it's next to impossible to return it and get a refund. To be completely honest I still much rather use my Huawei P30 Pro than Samsung "flagships". I would stay away from Samsung.

  • @mrsouthern9887
    @mrsouthern9887 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Superb presented from Magic 5 Pro..!!

  • @la40-1
    @la40-1 Před rokem +13

    In my country the both phones are at the same price for the 512 gb version and I am buying the magic 5 pro just because my health is most important. The pwm flickering of s23 ultra is awful. 240 Hz PWM for 1200€ what a joke! This screen can literally burn your eyes. I don't understand why the sale of such phones is not banned in Europe!?

    • @smitjee
      @smitjee Před rokem

      How is the phone now?

    • @la40-1
      @la40-1 Před rokem +1

      ​@@smitjee Work fine just like new, nothing to complain. Cameras and screen are awesome. I don't feel eye strain even at the evenings.

    • @omarsalim9562
      @omarsalim9562 Před 7 měsíci

      how is the battery and camera

  • @kleinkalibar7486
    @kleinkalibar7486 Před rokem +30

    The whole cheaper is better narrative backfires when it comes to ongoing software support. Other than Google and Samsung no one consistently updates their phones every month.

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 Před rokem +2

      Oneplus is the same as Samsung now but it’s probably not as good since it’s color os now. So those two have the longest support right now.

    • @egcozinon
      @egcozinon Před rokem +3

      Color OS is very good!! What are you talking about 🤦🤦

    • @kleinkalibar7486
      @kleinkalibar7486 Před rokem

      @@egcozinon What's your definition of good?

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 Před rokem

      @@egcozinon it doesn’t seem too bad but I heard it’s not as stock android as oxygen was and from videos it seems simple commands and drop down menu actions are more time consuming.

    • @egcozinon
      @egcozinon Před rokem

      I'm using REALME GT 2 pro and I can assure you that COLOR OS is way better than OXYGEN OS ever was! I've used OnePlus phones...I know very well....so ...

  • @Backpfeifengesicht45
    @Backpfeifengesicht45 Před 5 měsíci

    Having reluctantly switched from Huawei to Samsung a couple of years ago, and I've felt the software has let it down. A lot of the process that were a one step process, like cropped screenshots and split screen, are a 2/3 step in my S21 Ultra

  • @mangekyou329
    @mangekyou329 Před rokem

    Is there a noticeable difference in the quality of the display in general. For example if Samsung is an Adisplay is honor an A too? Or A- or B+???

    • @AmalElgali-zx7tk
      @AmalElgali-zx7tk Před rokem

      It is an A too
      Resolution is a little bit higher on Sam but in real life it's not noticable plus the high (PWM) on Honor
      If you wanna buy don't hesitate

  • @dmitriterletski648
    @dmitriterletski648 Před rokem +9

    I got to agree - Honor Magic 5 Pro is not Galaxy 23 Ultra killer by any means. What I think the more reviews I check- it's a great Samsung S23 Ultra replacement. Anyone who wants to buy S23 Ultra can now feel more comfortable - there's a phone which had been compared to I-Phone 14 max and Samsung S23 Ultra!!! If that is not a winner verdict what is?! Massive price difference and questionable disadvantages - this is what I get from plenty of reviews. Unless you need S pen!!! My wife has Sams S23 Ultra and the pen comfortably sleeps inside :) the phone. I honestly think Honor Magic 5 Pro is a great replacement phone for those willing to upgrade to a higher standard without breaking the bank! And I kinda like Honor photos more than Samsung ;)

    • @benadryl10ml20
      @benadryl10ml20 Před rokem +1

      Well said🫰🏻🫰🏻

    • @mrliberox
      @mrliberox Před rokem +3

      Finally I don't hear Samsung comments without saying already that Samsung is better, it's getting anoying hearing that Samsung is always better when it's not.

  • @hans-petermaier9000
    @hans-petermaier9000 Před rokem +6

    one point most people forget is thr availability of accessories. couldnt find more than 2 cases for the m5pro online.

    • @dougiemiller5030
      @dougiemiller5030 Před rokem +1

      Ebay has hundreds.

    • @Robeasy83
      @Robeasy83 Před 9 měsíci

      the included transparent case fits 100% perfectly and you still see the color of your phone. Why the hell do you want to buy another one?

    • @hans-petermaier9000
      @hans-petermaier9000 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Robeasy83 not everybody wants a transparent case. Personally i want a thicker case to have more protection

  • @AdhishMBA84
    @AdhishMBA84 Před 10 měsíci

    Really want to get the honor magic 5 Pro. But strangely it is much costlier than S23U in UAE for reasons known to honor only. Whereas all around the world it is cheaper.

  • @bb063075
    @bb063075 Před rokem +4

    There is an app drawer on honor magic 5 pro...from other articles the fingerprint sc i think is ultrasonic

  • @Youtube-Censorship-Police
    @Youtube-Censorship-Police Před 5 měsíci +1

    thing with the tele lens of the honor is; it has "only" 3.5x but it's 50mpx binned down to 12.5 and it has a much bigger and more capable sensor than those on the s23u, the samsung has only 10 mpx which get upscaled to 12.5, which...is pretty suboptimal.
    in the end you have to ask yourself if you want less zoom but with better quality, or more zoom with inferior quality.
    main sensor is no competition i think, the wider aperture and the bigger sensor of the honor outclass the samsung with ease, can't beat physics.

    • @UHu-tc6zd
      @UHu-tc6zd Před 5 měsíci

      Nothing can beat physics - yeah. That's why I don't understand why Honor implements so much sharpening and denoising in too many situations. Many folks complaining Samsung would do that. I don't know who of both puts more sharpening in the pictures, but Honor definitely does it too and it really annoys me.

  • @jasoncousins2278
    @jasoncousins2278 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Honour a brilliant phone in my eyes better then most expensive ones

  • @EhsanMusic
    @EhsanMusic Před 10 měsíci +1

    I had a Huawei p40 Pro, it broke so I got a honor magic 4 pro. When my contract ends in February I will be getting the magic 5 pro. If the Huawei Mate 60 pro gets released global I will buy that outright. The photos look better on the honor than the Samsung

  • @Geraldlord5303
    @Geraldlord5303 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The difference is more £350 the honour is around £800 with 500 gigs of storage
    Where is the Samsung S23 is about £1750 with 500 gigs of storage + you have to pay for the charger which is outrageous in my opinion with so much money spent.

  • @Geraldlord5303
    @Geraldlord5303 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You missed a lot off features in regards of the honor magic 5 Pro

  • @T1nV4L3n
    @T1nV4L3n Před rokem +2

    Take a look at dxomark camera top phones. I don't see s23Ultra there, because frankly speaking, the main camera performance in skin tones, shadows, low light is pure crap. What you see and maybe print on a small photo would look great. But zoom into the pictures and compare the noise, see the skin tones and then make a review about it. Pixel peeping on a so called 200MP sensor, bad experience

  • @bb063075
    @bb063075 Před rokem +4

    Magic also has desktop mode

  • @lanakias1
    @lanakias1 Před 9 měsíci +7

    There is no doubt that the Honor magic5 pro take better overall photos against s23 ultra which seems a lot un-natural compare to other Flagship phones. Very bright. On the other hand the Honor bring probably the most natural photos I have see from a smartphone and very close to Oppo x6 pro and Huawei P60.
    The advantage of s23 ultra is the periscope 10x "optical zoom" which take the best photos on that specific zoom. Also the flexibility to have 1 more good camera on your side. But until 10x zoom, Honor is a winner without dumb even thought it takes great images at 10x.
    Overall, is what you looking for and what is your budget. In my point of view the S pen and the 10x optical zoom is the strongest things about s23 ultra and Honor is probably the best display on market atm, great performance all around and better photos ulti 10x zoom. Also Honor cost 200 euro/dollars less and comes with 512gb 12ram. s23 ultra is a bit expensive for what it offer even thought offer 2 unique things "S pen and 10x optical zoom". But yes, the Honor is a true winner in cameras all around

  • @regan220982
    @regan220982 Před rokem

    When it comes to honor it's just personal preference... there's a lot to talk about in honor which the Samsung fanboys never heard about...ai privacy call, ir blaster, Falcon capture, separate security chip for example.

  • @richenjoshi7054
    @richenjoshi7054 Před 8 měsíci

    HDR seems to be little bit more aggressive on s23U than on Honor.

  • @breakingthewall2112
    @breakingthewall2112 Před rokem +2

    My Honor 5 is on the way. Can't wait!

    • @mathewnavarro2612
      @mathewnavarro2612 Před 11 měsíci

      How are you finding it so far please?

    • @breakingthewall2112
      @breakingthewall2112 Před 11 měsíci

      @@mathewnavarro2612 I love it so far! It'd a big phone so not comfy in the pockets but it is great!

  • @aldx1516
    @aldx1516 Před 10 měsíci

    For me the phones are basically the same, but samsung has the s pen and i preferr one ui, thats why i went with the s23u

  • @dannnnn809
    @dannnnn809 Před rokem +6

    The Chinese version of the Honor Magic 5 Pro uses the latest Battery Technology. The first SILICONE BATTERY in the smartphone industry. This battery has an energy rating of 12.8% higher. The Chinese version of the Honor Magic 5 Pro gets a capacity of 5,450mAh and for the global version only 5,100mAh.

    • @duongnhdn
      @duongnhdn Před 10 měsíci

      But the chinese version doesnt have GMS and you cant even install it manually. The global version comes with GMS out of the box.

  • @kokica777
    @kokica777 Před 5 měsíci

    To me, Honor's photos look like they exaggerate the colors, while Samsung's are more natural.

  • @BannedByMe
    @BannedByMe Před 11 měsíci +8

    Well i have been with Samsung since Galaxy S2 so that is many years. I currently have the Z Fold 3 which now has tons of problems, but i guess the Fold is not yet there yet. I saw the fold 5 coming out soon, but i didn't want to spend one hat of money again for something that might turn out unreliable again. Naturally i went to check the S23 Ultra, when i saw £1,399 I tought, damn boy i still have my S21.
    So i went on to see some other phones as being slave to the brand is bad anyway. So i ordered:
    1. HONOR MAGICWATCH 2 42MM AGATE
    BLACK
    2. HONOR MAGIC5 PRO
    12GB+512GB/BLACK/TRUE-LIFE
    PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPLE 50MP CAMERA
    Black
    12GB+512GB
    3. HONOR PAD 8 BLUE
    HOUR/4GB+128GB/12-INCH 2K
    HONOR FULLVIEW DISPLAY
    Blue Hour
    4GB+128GB
    4. HONOR SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand (Max 100W) - Gift
    Total £893.42
    I am sorry Samsung, not that i do not like you... But you want to rob me almost like Zelensky is robbing my country.

    • @daidalos1508
      @daidalos1508 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Ukrainian with such opinion, wow. Tell us how Honor runs now. I also maybe want to switch maybe. I hate ecosystems and the magic 5 is actually pretty great

    • @BannedByMe
      @BannedByMe Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@daidalos1508
      So far, no issues. The Magic system is not as smooth as the Samsung one.
      The battery is a monster.
      The fingerprint is spot on.
      The health app doesn't work with their watch. The Huawei health app does, however it glitches when you try to add the weight.
      I haven't tried after the update.
      The Samsung keyboard is better than the Microsoft one that is on Honor, so I switch to Google keyboard, but still the Samsung keyboard was a bit better.
      You will hardly find Ukrainian that likes Zelensky. If you find they probably have swastika tattoo somewhere. Plus my grandmother was burned alive 2014 by the Azov battalion in Odessa, to purify the nation. Pray to God the Russians save us and liberate Odessa.

  • @brainbocks
    @brainbocks Před rokem +3

    Hmmm! The pictures from the honor magic looked way better and more natural to me.
    In every other aspect apart from battery. I will give it to samsung

  • @MyMopar1970
    @MyMopar1970 Před rokem

    I have a 23 would not give it all had was samsung the note now the utra love them

  • @vasek0685
    @vasek0685 Před rokem +2

    Samsung has a high indicator pulse-width modulation (PWM)! There are reviews from customers who have very sore eyes. But this is already a big minus

    • @daidalos1508
      @daidalos1508 Před 11 měsíci

      No its the second lowest pwm of all flagships. 240hz S23, 480 Iphone 14, and everything above goes to chinese brands

  • @Geraldlord5303
    @Geraldlord5303 Před 9 měsíci

    Sounds interesting

  • @esgiereyes5082
    @esgiereyes5082 Před rokem

    An s23 ultra owner but i must say im curious

  • @dimitararabadjiiski9152
    @dimitararabadjiiski9152 Před 11 měsíci

    Night shots Samsung very brightens it are not real use a lot of software processing while 5 pro are quite real for that money is great I would buy it

  • @GFourGadget
    @GFourGadget Před rokem +4

    Not necessarily a Galaxy killer, but a well rounded flagship and a great competitor to Samsung. It's an amazing phone ngl

  • @holycreation
    @holycreation Před rokem +1

    The display had a pill shape cut out. That alone is a turn off

  • @BACK2BACKBPM
    @BACK2BACKBPM Před rokem +2

    battery Honor is 5100 MAH

  • @dzodzo6717
    @dzodzo6717 Před rokem +11

    Magic 5 pro has better screen and better speekers, while s23 ultra has better software. When it comes to camera, i would said that s23 ultra is more versatile, but honor has more options. Also i like ultrawide selife camera on honor. Overall i would said that magic 5 pro is better choice because of the less price.

    • @alimostofa967
      @alimostofa967 Před rokem +1

      😂😂samsung uses amoled screen which is clear and better and has better speakers clear speaker and everything

    • @dzodzo6717
      @dzodzo6717 Před rokem +5

      @@alimostofa967Screen on samsung has just 480 Hz PWM dimming which makes it awkward to use in dark room for some people while honor has 2160 Hz PWM dimming. Also speakers on honor are louder, while quality of speakers is about the same.

    • @alimostofa967
      @alimostofa967 Před rokem

      @Dzodzo but it doesn't support anymore google play store which is bad

    • @dzodzo6717
      @dzodzo6717 Před rokem +7

      @@alimostofa967 Magic 5 pro supports google services . Just huawei doesn't have it. Huawei and honor are separated now

    • @Aina-wj5uv
      @Aina-wj5uv Před rokem +1

      @@alimostofa967 next response? 😂

  • @samuelrichards3340
    @samuelrichards3340 Před 10 měsíci

    We would want magic 6 Pro

  • @CG-ql5rr
    @CG-ql5rr Před rokem +5

    Samsung offers so much more from spen to software feature packed. One ui is light years ahead every smartphone, Samsung dex,smartview works perfect with a Samsung tv. Multitasking is outstanding and the level of customization is infinite with goodlock modules. Finally Samsung made a perfect device to last .

  • @juwon1234
    @juwon1234 Před rokem +9

    What are you talking about, honor has desktop mode too. Maybe if you use the phone a tad more, you will see it has it too. So your review is unfair and very biased towards Samsung

    • @saqibakbar2026
      @saqibakbar2026 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely, on top of that, Honor has its range of accessories which form a pretty decent ecosystem

    • @juwon1234
      @juwon1234 Před rokem +2

      @@saqibakbar2026 yes that is so true too. The honor has an excellent eco system which he omitted from this review.
      He gave 90% credit to Samsung even buying it, given that the Samsung is way more expensive without giving a good reason to even buy the honor.
      So on the take. So braised, omission of the real truth.

    • @smguk2412
      @smguk2412 Před rokem

      Honor is inferior Shite

  • @ravijagaria234
    @ravijagaria234 Před 7 měsíci

    1k likes completed by me ❤❤

  • @jesimapontello8522
    @jesimapontello8522 Před rokem +1

    Honor top cameraphone

  • @x3merx3mer
    @x3merx3mer Před rokem +1

    No front camera test, yet half of the camera test is a zoom test !?

  • @rsj7458
    @rsj7458 Před rokem +1

    At the end of the day most people buy things for a bit of kudos. Be it cars, homes, that tv. Unfortunately, although a great phone, also being loyal customer of Huawei the honor doesn't have as much kudos.

  • @dimitararabadjiiski9152
    @dimitararabadjiiski9152 Před 11 měsíci

    Honor is amazing I have 4 pro for a year unique photos and speed the next one will be 5 I can not give 1400 pounds for this samsu g without charger and slow on top of that

  • @bass_freak
    @bass_freak Před 11 měsíci +1

    240Hz PWM vs 2160Hz PWM!
    😱😱😱
    Ouch!

    • @Robeasy83
      @Robeasy83 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, very important factor!

  • @qilu2004
    @qilu2004 Před rokem +1

    honor can capture best shot in action, that is very handy and samsung has nothing to compete. also honor has 5450mah battery, way bigger than 23u, while honor charges much faster than samsung (for that matter, which brand other than apple doesn't beat samsung by a mile?)
    overall i think it is a toss up between the two, but the price advantage makes honor obviously the winner.

  • @Albertonovski
    @Albertonovski Před rokem +2

    I much prefer emui/magicos to Samsung's. I'd consider it a plus.

  • @cliffharker2600
    @cliffharker2600 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Honor down to £699, Black Friday deals

    • @camotech1314
      @camotech1314 Před 4 měsíci

      Excellent deal, if you can find it for that price it's definitely worth picking up!!

  • @malikomar909
    @malikomar909 Před 9 měsíci +1

    one ui is the worst

  • @jamesleitch4932
    @jamesleitch4932 Před 7 měsíci

    All of Samsung's mobile range is overrated. Owned the S21 and S22 Ultra, since I've moved over to other brands I've realized you are paying for the brand. Also I've experienced quite a few hardware issues with Samsung-branded phones. It shows when mobile company's own a monopoly they get lazy in their production quality and innovation, Iphone is another perfect example of high-priced mobiles with many issues.

  • @jeremy001
    @jeremy001 Před rokem

    I wish samsung could put a ninety hz option.

  • @user-cs3nb1pi9o
    @user-cs3nb1pi9o Před 6 měsíci

    HONOR FOR SHURE.
    NO DOUBT 😊
    Samsung is More well known.

  • @wuforever
    @wuforever Před rokem +4

    Selfie camera of Magic 5 Pro is also better

    • @rolins3279
      @rolins3279 Před rokem +2

      Nope

    • @wuforever
      @wuforever Před rokem +8

      @@rolins3279 lol it is

    • @eduard6450
      @eduard6450 Před rokem +1

      No chance. It has a wider fov but that's about it

    • @Felix21411
      @Felix21411 Před rokem +4

      Clearly is. Actually everything is better on the Honor.

  • @rolins3279
    @rolins3279 Před rokem +3

    This smartphone is more of a competitor to the S23 Plus than the S23 Ultra, and does not actually have much to envy to an S23 Plus, and from a hardware point of view it is even above.
    For me (I mean for me) its only faults are, its software (not that it's bad, but I can't find anything better than One-Ui currently), its pill 💊 which should have been centered and which above all is placed 2-3mm too low and especially the video quality (Samsung is well above).
    This Honor reminds me of my Mate 20 Pro 🥲
    Ps: on the other hand, to choose between it a Pixel 7 Pro and even 8 Pro to come, I would choose the Honor 😜
    🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

    • @C--A
      @C--A Před rokem +1

      The Honor Magic5 Pro has better overall camera performance than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 📸
      Unless of course you like the oversharpening and boosted colours of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra haha!
      Plus the Honor Magic5 Pro has better battery life, in fact only second in battery life to the iPhone 14 Pro Max 🔋

  • @ofmetalphilosophy4837
    @ofmetalphilosophy4837 Před 11 měsíci +2

    DXO mark ranked the Honor way higher on every level in photography for a reason, or many. You didn't reflect on this. Poor comparison!

  • @Tompido-rl6oh
    @Tompido-rl6oh Před 10 měsíci

    The only problem with samsung is the stupid sharp edges design that is so uncomfortable to hold. Same goes to their s23 n s23+ boxy design. Its just stupid.

  • @Granturion
    @Granturion Před 11 měsíci

    Honor > Shutter Lag from samsung. Case closed 😁

  • @MagicGolub
    @MagicGolub Před 7 měsíci +3

    S23 ultra is great for cheap oversharpening photos and videos which you can't fix. Imagine buying "the best" phone in the world and you need to download 3rd party app for fixing the issue, which honestly, can't be fixed. I will go with Honor, it's pure optics

  • @ROGER-yo9cy
    @ROGER-yo9cy Před 8 měsíci

    Honor 👍

  • @MultiPabloe
    @MultiPabloe Před rokem

    EpaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaMagi5Pro🎉

  • @metatronblack
    @metatronblack Před rokem

    😮

  • @miroslavseda9136
    @miroslavseda9136 Před rokem +8

    I have Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra,
    and it's obviously a great phone.
    But, if you can buy Honor for much lower price,
    it's a great phone for its price.
    You can even buy a decent midrange phone for the saved money.
    So let's say 90% of S23 Ultra,
    but for much better price.
    Yes, there is a support, prestige,
    price erosion,... but people are voting with their wallets...

    • @peppescrofani8814
      @peppescrofani8814 Před rokem

      actually 60 euros of difference between the two. what should i take?

    • @miroslavseda9136
      @miroslavseda9136 Před rokem

      @Peppe Scrofani
      If this difference is between S23 Ultra and Honor Magic 5,
      take the Samsung for sure.
      I have had it since 1st March, and it's a great phone and better than Honor.
      If you'll manage to buy some other flagship significantly cheaper,
      go for it.

    • @peppescrofani8814
      @peppescrofani8814 Před rokem

      @@miroslavseda9136 yes s23 ultra will cost 60€ of difference. The alternative would be Huawei mate 50 pro at 720 but I don't know...

    • @miroslavseda9136
      @miroslavseda9136 Před rokem

      @@peppescrofani8814
      Huawei has no sense outside of China. Their Harmony os is not as mature as android is.

    • @miroslavseda9136
      @miroslavseda9136 Před rokem

      @@peppescrofani8814
      Huawei has no sense outside of China. Their Harmony os is not as mature as android is.

  • @airypotty
    @airypotty Před rokem

    Honor, the new Huawei. They should have concentrated on their sub brand when the Google services ban hit. Ya, software is where Chinese phones lose out. Good move by Samsung to keep the competition at bay. You really do feel the difference, just like you feel the difference with IOS. The only problem is no freedom or I would have chosen an iPhone years ago.😋

  • @neilmcguinness4422
    @neilmcguinness4422 Před rokem +3

    The S23 Ultra is the better phone in many ways, but the Honor is better value. Both are great devices, and own any of the two and you should count yourself lucky.

    • @fedjadrndarski5606
      @fedjadrndarski5606 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Better in some ways, but not in all ways. However it is much more expensive (overpriced) and brand has looong reputation.

  • @surendrashady
    @surendrashady Před rokem

    1st comment ❤

  • @firdanjulian8277
    @firdanjulian8277 Před 8 měsíci

    That camera cutout on honor is disgusting

  • @dazpike3472
    @dazpike3472 Před rokem

    Hoping China release x6 pro to UK !

  • @christopher9727
    @christopher9727 Před rokem

    ..... .
    Romans 6:23
    For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
    Come to Jesus Christ today
    Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
    Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
    Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
    Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
    John 3:16-21
    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
    Mark 1.15
    15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
    2 Peter 3:9
    The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
    Hebrews 11:6
    6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
    Jesus

  • @posadovskyl
    @posadovskyl Před rokem +1

    👎

  • @Gort1175
    @Gort1175 Před rokem +60

    There's no way of getting away from the fact the S23 ultra is the best phone ever built. Yes a few come close. But nothing beats it. It's literally a work of art.

    • @LordAngelus
      @LordAngelus Před rokem +63

      fanboy comment? fanboy comment.

    • @Gort1175
      @Gort1175 Před rokem +6

      @@LordAngelus absolutely

    • @akenku
      @akenku Před rokem +27

      Best phone for u, yes. not for me...

    • @LM42
      @LM42 Před rokem +6

      ​@@akenku phone to make calls? Or camera? Because my old ish dslr does it over and ANY "phone" camera

    • @Felix21411
      @Felix21411 Před rokem +8

      😂😂😂 Honor Magic 5 pro is a better device, so imagine the epithets.

  • @wasiahmed1547
    @wasiahmed1547 Před rokem +5

    S23 ultra has the worst camera among the flagships phone of 2023... Dunno why people eulogize it xD

    • @kostaskintzios1198
      @kostaskintzios1198 Před rokem +5

      The S23 ultra has the best overall camera system!for example most chinese have 1inch sensor in the main camera and 1080p for selfie!!!!

  • @leesgtk8969
    @leesgtk8969 Před 6 měsíci

    Samsung battery drains like roof leaks

  • @lawell2006
    @lawell2006 Před rokem

    So you got paid by Honor 😂

    • @XDAVideo
      @XDAVideo  Před rokem +4

      Did you watch to the end? 😅

    • @lawell2006
      @lawell2006 Před rokem

      @@XDAVideo I did but a lot of youtubers still getting paid and given gifts to say nice things 😂☺️👍

    • @waelhussien6528
      @waelhussien6528 Před rokem

      ​@lawell2006
      He was on Samsung side and said the good things on honor and frankly he showed the issue people talking about it on gsmarena site 8:44 a rainbow line flare on main Camera when shooting toward sun 🤷‍♂️

  • @bangjoe7845
    @bangjoe7845 Před rokem

    Hopefully Honor Magic 6 series in 2024 carries the specs below
    Honor Magic6 Ultimate
    BODY
    Build Glass front, eco leather back
    SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
    IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
    DISPLAY
    Type LTPO3 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
    Size 6.81 inches, (~94.0% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels
    Protection Glass/ceramic coating
    PLATFORM
    OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.1
    Chipset Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
    MEMORY
    Card slot No
    Internal 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
    UFS 4.1
    MAIN CAMERA
    Quad 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0"-type, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
    50MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
    50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm, (telephoto), 1/2.51", PDAF, (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom
    50 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.51", multi-directional PDAF
    TOF 3D (depth)
    Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
    Video 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960fps, 14-bit RAW video, gyro-EIS video
    SELFIE CAMERA
    Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 100˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
    TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
    Features HDR
    Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
    SOUND
    Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
    3.5mm jack No
    32-bit audio stereo recording
    COMMS
    WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
    Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
    NFC Yes, HCE, NFC-SIM
    Infrared port Yes
    Radio No
    USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
    FEATURES
    Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
    Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
    BATTERY
    Type Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable - International
    Silicon-carbon 5450 mAh, non-removable
    Charging 100W wired
    50W wireless
    Reverse wireless
    5W reverse wired
    Honor Magic6 Pro
    BODY
    Build Glass front, glass back or eco leather back
    SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Dual SIM (2xNano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
    IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
    DISPLAY
    Type LTPO3 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
    Size 6.81 inches, (~94.0% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels
    Protection Glass/ceramic coating
    PLATFORM
    OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.1
    Chipset Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
    MEMORY
    Card slot No
    Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
    UFS 4.1
    MAIN CAMERA
    Triple 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1.0"-type, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
    50 MP, f/2.0, 90mm, (telephoto), 1/2.51", PDAF, (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3.5x optical zoom
    50 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.51", PDAF
    TOF 3D (depth)
    Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
    Video 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960fps, 14-bit RAW video, gyro-EIS video
    SELFIE CAMERA
    Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 100˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
    TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
    Features HDR
    Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
    SOUND
    Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
    3.5mm jack No
    32-bit audio stereo recording
    COMMS
    WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
    Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
    NFC Yes, HCE, NFC-SIM
    Infrared port Yes
    Radio No
    USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
    FEATURES
    Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
    Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
    Browser HTML5
    BATTERY
    Type Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable - International
    Silicon-carbon 5450 mAh, non-removable - China only
    Charging 100W wired
    50W wireless
    Reverse wireless
    5W reverse wired
    Honor Magic6
    BODY
    Build Glass front, glass back or eco leather back
    SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
    DISPLAY
    Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
    Size 6.73 inches, (~92.0% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution 1300 x 2800 pixels
    PLATFORM
    OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.1
    Chipset Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
    MEMORY
    Card slot No
    Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
    UFS 4.1
    MAIN CAMERA
    Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.12", PDAF, OIS
    50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
    50 MP, f/1.8, 13mm 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", PDAF
    Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
    Video 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120fps gyro-EIS video
    SELFIE CAMERA
    Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 100˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
    Features HDR
    Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
    SOUND
    Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
    3.5mm jack No
    24-bit audio stereo recording
    COMMS
    WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
    Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
    NFC Yes, HCE, NFC-SIM
    Infrared port Yes
    Radio No
    USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
    FEATURES
    Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
    BATTERY
    Type Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
    Charging 80W wired
    50W wireless
    5W reverse wired