Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 128GB
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB lands at 84 and iPhone 14 Plus 128GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GBScreen-on time and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB leads on battery (80 vs 78).
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GBPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB leads on display (84 vs 81).
Value for money
iPhone 14 Plus 128GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB | iPhone 14 Plus 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A15 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| OS | — | iOS 16 |
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB vs iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Which is better, Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for battery life, Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB — leads on battery (80 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for display, Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +
Honor Magic5 Pro 128GB — leads on display (84 vs 81). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.