The gear is available to pre-order now from theHonor Storeand will retail at 329 (around $400).
Let’s look at why this handset is a serious contender for your cash.
So, what does the handset look like out of the box?
As a result, it will differ in aesthetics from the flagship versions of the handset.
The emerald green colorway is nice and has a metallic sheen to the rear face with a brushed finish.
The phone is sized 161.6 x 73.9.
Because the rear face is plastic, the 5 Lite is just thatlightweighttipping the scales at a featherweight 175g.
This is very light but doesn’t cheapen the feel of the handset at all.
This is at the top and is a circular island, containing the three sensors and a flash.
Obviously, the phone runs on Android 12, reskinned with Honor’s proprietary Magic UI 6.1.
First, that display.
The screen has a nippy 120 Hz refresh rate and a 300 Hz touch-sampling rate.
The selfie camera up front is a 16MP sensor.
We’ll talk more about that later.
It supports 40 wired fast charging, which is rapid enough at 329.99.
Sadly it doesn’t charge wirelessly but, again, budget handset.
As a result, I didn’t immerse it in water or anything for the purposes of this review.
Benchmarking the Honor Magic5 Lite
You know the drill with my reviews by now.
I always benchmark devices when possible, but the caveat here is that benchmarking is theoretical performance.
It is just a useful way to compare the gadget to other handsets on the market.
However, it is the practical performance that really matters.
It scored thus:
The 3DMark score you see here isn’t great.
The second I unpacked the unit, I started using it as my daily driver for work.
I found that the 5 Lite performed better than other mid-range handsets I have played with recently.
Other than that, it works a charm.
It does all of this without breaking a sweat, so great for your everyday tasks.
Despite my disdain for on-screen controls.
I installed Call of Duty Mobile to tell you how the phone performs with gaming.
If you want a dedicated gaming handset, look elsewhere.
But, for pick-up-and-play fun, you won’t go wrong with the Magic5 Lite.
The display looks fantastic when gaming and that 120Hz refresh rate keeps everything buttery to the eye.
I also found that the touch controls were responsive, even if I am terrible at using them.
Media also streams very well.
I experienced no stuttering with video or sound, which is good.
Again, that 120Hz refresh rate is going to give the rig a helping hand here, visually.
It is pretty tinny, with the bass very much understated.
However, throw your Honor Earbuds 3 Pro in your lugholes and everything will be much better, sound-wise.
This is excellent and has great battery life for an inexpensive phone like the Magic5 Lite.
I found the camera to be ideal for taking snaps during the day.
The selfie camera works fine, and the macro lens is OK too.
Go and Buy an Honor Magic5 Lite
So, on to my recommendation.
Do I recommend the Honor Magic5 Lite?
Yes, I certainly do.
At this price point, the phone is a pitch-perfect performer.
It is snappy in operation, looks really nice, and the screen is brilliant.
