Honor
Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB
84
/ 100
From $1,279
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
84
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB 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 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB 84
vs 84 iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Score breakdown
Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 84
battery 80
display 84
design 82
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB | iPhone 14 Plus 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A15 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| OS | — | iOS 16 |
Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Which is better, Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB 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 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,279, Honor Magic5 Pro 256GB 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 256GB 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.