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Honor Magic7 Lite vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5

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HonorMagic7 LiteOnePlusOnePlus Nord CE5
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20252025
Display
Screen size6.78″6.77″
Resolution2700 × 12242392 × 1080
Sharpness437 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits1,430 nits
Display typeAMOLED, 19.85:9 aspect ratioAMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density437 ppi (Honor)387 ppi
Brightness detail4,000 nits peak with a corresponding full-screen video source (Honor laboratory claim)800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Display features120 Hz maximum; 1.07 billion colours (8+2-bit), DCI-P3; 3,840 Hz PWM; SDR-to-HDR video enhancement and HDR10 improvement with compatible content120 Hz refresh; 120 Hz touch response by default, up to 300 Hz with OTA support; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; Netflix and Amazon Prime Video HD/HDR certification; Aqua Touch for wet-finger operation; eye comfort, night, bedtime and dark modes
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Dimensity 8350 Apex
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU4× Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHzMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex; one Arm Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 3.2 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 2.2 GHz
GPU–Arm G615 MC6
Storage type–8 GB LPDDR5X at 4,266 MHz and 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 in the UK; virtual RAM expansion of 4/6/8 GB uses storage. Some reviews describe a 12 GB option from other regions; the maker's UK configurations both have 8 GB.
Cooling–CryoVelocity graphene vapour chamber with 7,041 mm² cooling area; HyperBoost Game Engine and Championship Mode
Cameras
Main camera108 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67″ sensor, OIS and EIS; 9-in-1 pixel binningSony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 26 mm equivalent, 79° field of view, phase and contrast autofocus, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, ƒ/2.2OmniVision OV08D10, 8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2, 16 mm equivalent, 112° field of view and fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.45Sony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× lossless zoom, with no separate optical telephoto camera0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recordingUp to 4K, 3840 × 21604K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS support; slow motion at 720p 240/960 fps or 1080p 120/480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps
Front video1080p recording; current maker sheet separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresMotion Sensing Capture, AI Eraser, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, time lapse, high-resolution, slow motion and Multi-VideoLED flash; portrait, night, Pro, panorama, slow motion, dual-view video, time-lapse, high-resolution scan and tilt-shift; RAW HDR algorithm and Ultra HDR Motion Photos; AI Eraser, Perfect Shot, Reflection Remover, Reframe and Unblur, subject to service and usage limits
Battery and charging
Battery6,600 mAh5,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 25.8 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,600 mAh typical, 6,500 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet lithium polymer; up to 25.8 hours online video or 48.4 hours online music in flight mode with Wi-Fi (Honor laboratory testing)5,200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery in the UK; the India-market 7,100 mAh battery is a regional difference noted by both reviews. Maker claims at least 80% capacity after four years of daily use under its test conditions.
Wired charging66 W maximum with compatible original charger and cable; Turbo charging mode80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g199 g
Thickness7.98 mm8.17 mm
Height × width162.8 × 75.5 mm163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP65
Materials–Polycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
ColoursTitanium Purple, Titanium BlackMarble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
Buttons–Power and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP64; maker's 2 m drop claim is a controlled laboratory test on smooth granite, with accidental damage still possibleIP65 dust and water-jet resistance, reported by Stuff and Notebookcheck; not immersion protection
BiometricsFingerprint unlock and 2D face recognitionIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; additional-volume mode for supported usesSingle bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
Microphones–Noise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Software updates–At least four Android generations and six years of security updates from launch, stated by the maker; TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A is a separate laboratory certification
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, Parallel Space and camera AI Eraser–
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick-start guide, protective film and warranty card; contents vary by marketPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSMLTE 4×4 MIMO on bands 1/3/4/7/38/40/41/66, 2×2 on other bands subject to carrier; UK LTE bands include 20/28, and 5G includes n20/n28/n78
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM; second slot supports nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, eSIM only on single-SIM models, depending on region and carrierDual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz; hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and up to 160 MHz channels; WLAN display and tethering
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCSupportedYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; OTG; USB-C headphonesUSB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningSingle-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning

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