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Honor Magic5 Lite

Honor Magic5 Lite 256GB deals

The Honor Magic5 Lite is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 164 phones
Performance 1.3 /5
Display 3.2 /5
Rear Camera 1.2 /5
Front Camera 2.5 /5
Battery 2.4 /5
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Everyday users who want exceptional battery life, a beautiful curved OLED display, and premium build quality without paying mid-range or flagship prices.

Honor Magic5 Lite 256GB

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No UK retailers currently stock the Honor Magic5 Lite in 256GB.

Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Magic5 Pro — Key Differences

Feature Honor Magic5 Lite Honor Magic5 Pro
Display 6.67-inch curved OLED, 2400x1080, 120Hz, 800 nits 6.81-inch LTPO OLED, 2848x1312, 120Hz, 1,800 nits
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Camera system 64MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto
Battery 5,100 mAh — 40W wired 5,100 mAh — 66W wired, 50W wireless
Build / Design 175g, 7.9mm, no IP rating 219g, 8.8mm, IP68 water resistant
Storage options 128GB / 256GB, 6GB / 8GB RAM Up to 512GB, up to 16GB RAM
SIM-free price Not available From £499.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honor Magic5 Lite worth buying?
Yes, especially at its current reduced price. The two-day battery life, curved OLED display, and premium build quality make it an excellent everyday phone. It handles browsing, social media, streaming, and casual gaming smoothly. The only significant limitations are the modest chipset for heavy gaming and the lack of water resistance.
How good is the Honor Magic5 Lite camera?
The 64MP main camera takes clear, well-balanced photos in good light with effective autofocus. The 5MP ultrawide handles landscapes and group shots, while the 2MP macro is basic. Low-light performance is acceptable but not exceptional. The 16MP selfie camera delivers adequate self-portraits for social media sharing.
Does the Honor Magic5 Lite have 5G?
Yes. The Snapdragon 695 chipset provides 5G connectivity across all major UK networks. This ensures faster data speeds where 5G coverage is available and future-proofs the phone against the eventual phasing out of 4G infrastructure.
How long does the Honor Magic5 Lite battery last?
The 5,100mAh battery genuinely delivers close to two days under moderate use, which is exceptional for a phone at this price. Heavy users will still get a comfortable full day. The 40W charging speed fills the battery in roughly an hour, which is reasonable if not class-leading.
Is the Honor Magic5 Lite water resistant?
No. The Magic5 Lite does not have an official IP rating for water or dust resistance. While it should survive minor splashes, it is not designed for submersion or heavy exposure to water. If water resistance is important, you would need to step up to the Magic5 Pro.
How does the Honor Magic5 Lite compare to the Honor Magic5 Pro?
The Magic5 Pro is a full flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a triple 50MP camera system with telephoto zoom, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and a larger 6.81-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display. The Magic5 Lite counters with better battery life from its 5,100mAh cell, a lighter 175g weight, and a much lower price. The Magic5 Pro is the better phone in every technical measure, but the Lite offers 80 percent of the daily experience at a fraction of the cost. Compare Honor Magic5 Pro deals.
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Honor Magic5 Lite Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 164 phones

  • Snapdragon 695 5G
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
164 phones in this group →
This phone
26%
Avg
35%
Best
99%
598 phones in catalog →
This phone
26%
Avg
45%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.67 inches
  • 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits peak
164 phones in this group →
This phone
63%
Avg
62%
Best
97%
598 phones in catalog →
This phone
63%
Avg
60%
Best
100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 64 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
164 phones in this group →
This phone
24%
Avg
34%
Best
73%
598 phones in catalog →
This phone
24%
Avg
39%
Best
90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 16 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
164 phones in this group →
This phone
50%
Avg
61%
Best
92%
598 phones in catalog →
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,100 mAh
  • 40W wired
164 phones in this group →
This phone
48%
Avg
51%
Best
100%
598 phones in catalog →
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9

Weight

175 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 12, up to Android 13, MagicOS 7.1

Colours

Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Titanium Silver

Radio

No

Body

Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Titanium Silver

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

64

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Second Camera

64 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 , f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 (macro)

Primary Selfie Camera

16 , f/2.5, (wide)

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Display Size

6.67

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Display Protection

Scratch/drop-resistant glass

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 695 5G

GPU

Adreno 619

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)

Memory Card Slot

No

Internal Storage

128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G

LTE

5G

SA/NSA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

5100

Charging

40W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass