Honor Magic 2
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Design5
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks9
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Videos1
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Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 980 -
Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual Core + 1.92 GHz, Dual core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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6.39 inches (16.23 cm); AMOLED -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 16 MP Primary Camera
- 24 MP Camera
- 16 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP + 2 MP
Battery
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3500 mAh -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Honor Magic 2 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
So, is the Honor Magic 2 a good smartphone? Absolutely. Is it worth your money? Well, not really. Before you bring out the pitchforks, hear me out. I enjoyed using the Magic 2 thoroughly and the smartphone`s hardware managed to surpass my expectations.However, it`s the software I take issue with and unless Honor launches an Indian variant of the Magic 2, I don`t think you should pull the trigger and import one just yet. That being said, the Honor Magic 2 is quite possibly one of the most complete smartphones I reviewed this year and I`ll keep my fingers crossed for its arrival in India.
Pros
- Stunning, unique design
- Good performer
- Good battery life
- Good cameras
Cons
- Software quirks
- No IP rating
- Voice calls are a bit muffled
Specs at a glance
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Design and Display
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As its moniker suggests, the Honor Magic 2's design is…magical, to say the least. On the face of it, the handset does little to differentiate itself from the herd of other premium flagships in the market. You see, akin to other premium flagships, the Honor Magic 2 has been constructed using a mix of glass and metal and it too features an exquisite gradient finish, the likes of which you might've seen on Huawei's Mate 20 Pro (review). Furthermore, similar to most other glass-back smartphones, the Honor Magic 2 also features a curvy back and ships with tapered edges, which not only enhance the device's looks, but also make it more manageable to use with just one hand.
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Cameras
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The Honor Magic 2 isn't just a smartphone with a slider, but it's also a smartphone with six camera sensors. The handset ships with three cameras on the back, and another three on the front. Let's talk about the specs of the rear-facing sensors first. From top to bottom, the handset features a 16MP RGB sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 24MP monochrome sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 16MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. The front-camera layout comprises a 16MP main shooter with f/2.0 aperture which is flanked on either side by 2MP depth sensors.
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Performance, Battery life and Software
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The Honor Magic 2 utilises the Kirin 980 SoC, which also powered the Huawei's latest flagship, the Mate 20 Pro. Up until the launch of the processor, I had a slight bias towards Qualcomm's offerings, but I can confidently say that the Kirin 980 is no slouch in terms of performance. Be it playing graphics-intensive titles like PUBG and Shadow Gun: Legends, to multitasking between a dozen or so applications, the processor never slowed down to catch its breath. As for the memory, my review unit of the smartphone shipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in, non-expandable storage. However, you can also pick up the device in a 6GB RAM option to save some bucks. Or, if you're looking for more storage, then the brand also offers a 256-gig model of the device.
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Verdict
So, is the Honor Magic 2 a good smartphone? Absolutely. Is it worth your money? Well, not really. Before you bring out the pitchforks, hear me out. I enjoyed using the Magic 2 thoroughly and the smartphone`s hardware managed to surpass my expectations.However, it`s the software I take issue with and unless Honor launches an Indian variant of the Magic 2, I don`t think you should pull the trigger and import one just yet. That being said, the Honor Magic 2 is quite possibly one of the most complete smartphones I reviewed this year and I`ll keep my fingers crossed for its arrival in India.
- Stunning, unique design
- Good performer
- Good battery life
- Good cameras
Pros
- Software quirks
- No IP rating
- Voice calls are a bit muffled
Cons
As its moniker suggests, the Honor Magic 2's design is…magical, to say the least. On the face of it, the handset does little to differentiate itself from the herd of other premium flagships in the market. You see, akin to other premium flagships, the Honor Magic 2 has been constructed using a mix of glass and metal and it too features an exquisite gradient finish, the likes of which you might've seen on Huawei's Mate 20 Pro (review). Furthermore, similar to most other glass-back smartphones, the Honor Magic 2 also features a curvy back and ships with tapered edges, which not only enhance the device's looks, but also make it more manageable to use with just one hand.
Read MoreThe Honor Magic 2 isn't just a smartphone with a slider, but it's also a smartphone with six camera sensors. The handset ships with three cameras on the back, and another three on the front. Let's talk about the specs of the rear-facing sensors first. From top to bottom, the handset features a 16MP RGB sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 24MP monochrome sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 16MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. The front-camera layout comprises a 16MP main shooter with f/2.0 aperture which is flanked on either side by 2MP depth sensors.
Read MoreThe Honor Magic 2 utilises the Kirin 980 SoC, which also powered the Huawei's latest flagship, the Mate 20 Pro. Up until the launch of the processor, I had a slight bias towards Qualcomm's offerings, but I can confidently say that the Kirin 980 is no slouch in terms of performance. Be it playing graphics-intensive titles like PUBG and Shadow Gun: Legends, to multitasking between a dozen or so applications, the processor never slowed down to catch its breath. As for the memory, my review unit of the smartphone shipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in, non-expandable storage. However, you can also pick up the device in a 6GB RAM option to save some bucks. Or, if you're looking for more storage, then the brand also offers a 256-gig model of the device.
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Honor Magic 2 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.92 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.39 inches (16.23 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.66 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 91.5 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 157.3 mm |
| Width | 75.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 206 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IPX2 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels | |||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | |||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Camera Type | Slide |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Honor Magic 2 Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.39", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 24 MP + 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
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