HONOR Magic 4 Pro Full Review (Global Version)

[@Techtablets]

Pricing: 1099 euros or £949.99 More info: www.hihonor.com/global/phones/honor-magic4-pro/ 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Design and features 04:12 - The 120hz OLED display 05:39 - UI and performance 06:26 - Bloatware & charge time 07:08 - Antutu, storage speeds, and 3DMark 08:20 - Passmark, DRM, and GPS 08:54 - Battery life at 120hz 09:30 - Loudspeakers Vs Galaxy S22 Ultra 10:37 - Gaming and thermals 11:54 - Cameras video samples 13:22 - Cameras photo samples 14:22 - Final words with Pros and Cons

[@MichaelMantion]

No microsd..... Wow.... Wtf.

[@Techtablets]

Nope or 3.5mm that's normal nowadays for flagships.

[@joseph8824]

@@Techtablets Hi Chris, great great stuff as usual! In your opinion, this vs Oppo Find X5 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro plus...which would you choose, based on camera performance, UI slickness and display quality? Thanks loads again for all your wonderful content & keep doing you!

[@kheynwharriorofjehova]

@@Techtablets tambien el honor magic 4 ultimate??? es global

[@bstn_ap7336]

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[@gvbos7448]

Really miss kirin chips. I wonder how they would handle 120hz with battery life. Face unlock in zero light conditions is a plus for me.... A beautiful alternative in 1.000 euro segment .

[@gdimelis]

Great review! Detailed without being boring! You are the best!

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching!

[@omarabozain8704]

How did we get this amazing channel to not reach 5 million subscribers?

[@seansmith6473]

Because KZbin doesn't promote his videos bro

[@chrisj4164]

Soon, very soon

[@parshakamarsh]

Probably because he doesn't sell out and do loads of sponsored videos all saying the same thing, like a lot of the other tech channels. He not in the manufacturer's pocket, and isn't afraid to criticise wherever it is needed

[@andyH_England]

FYI if you put it in performance mode and do Antutu you should get nearer 950,000 according to Twitter and other reviews.

[@HansTechTalk]

What's the use of that? What matters is real life performance

[@andyH_England]

@@HansTechTalk I understand that, just when comparing with other devices that run on performance mode in Antutu, it is best to equalise the settings to get a fair comparison. So when comparing with Samsung on max performance then do the same for OPPO?

[@HansTechTalk]

@@andyH_England @andyH_England Performance mode may get a quick burst of peak performance but it doesn't work that well in the long run, also if you try and compare 3dMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test then you will get a better and clear picture, personally, I think Antutu is a gimmick, I have a smartphone which gets 1 million in Antutu but when I play Genshin Impact, it lags/throttles... I am not from a English speaking country but I try to do some tests, if you have time, you may check some of my videos

[@robertstajner2532]

I love watching your videos, because it's real and always on point!!

[@Techtablets]

Thanks

[@Ionut.Manuel]

Kinda dissapointed with the zoom tho, also no ois on the main camera lens...cameras are not on the s22 ultra's level ,the price is to high for what it offers lol, im curious about the Magic 4 ultimate tho

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Personally I am sitting out 8g1 and 888. Just not digging the approach from Qualcomm. 865, hell even 855 to me was better power to battery life balance

[@daand12]

I have the Xiaomi 12 pro with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Battery life isn't the best when the screen is set on 120hz. Have it set at 60hz gets a little bit more life out of it. Have the phone for just over a month now when it got global release at the first of april.

[@makisekurisu4674]

Yeah, 855 still performs well

[@EnOrangeSoffa]

the 8 gen 1+ manufactured by tsmc is supposedly getting released next month or in july which will probably help the throttling situation unless they overclock the shit out of it

[@maciejjirowec3315]

I also think snapdragon 865 was the pinnacle of technology. I personally use s21ultra with exynos2100 Battery life is veru good. 7h SOT with WQHD 120hz adaptive. Always on display. Bright screen. I could easily switch to oneplus 8 pro . Find x2pro etc. Reliable great chip.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Awesome unboxing keep it up as always Chris Sir

[@Techtablets]

Thanks! Will do!

[@25slyfox]

Like the Snapdragon 865 870 are the last Snapdragon chipsets that can maintain higher performance for a longer period without throttling These newer Snapdragon chipset are throttling alot after a few minutes of heavy use.

[@suryasusanto89]

You can actually maintain highest performance for a long time, if only you get additional cooling

[@25slyfox]

@@suryasusanto89 yip the problem it's not a gaming phone and adding in a cooling system will only drive the price further up so 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@myotatuntoinenmieli-wilhelm]

Good work. Pleas, witch one would you choose: Oppo Find X5 Pro or Honor Magic 4 Pro or even Vivo X 70 pro plus?

[@eduard6450]

Probably Oppo, better screen, bigger battery and faster charging. Camera performance is probably up there with the magic 4 pro, probably better depending on the situation

[@Techtablets]

Yes the Find X5 pro

[@Glaci3rBlue]

So glad to have this incredible device

[@mhtrainvlogs9651]

How is the phone bro?

[@Glaci3rBlue]

@@mhtrainvlogs9651 It's great, besides the battery life

[@erwandywijaya9965]

Thx for the review, chris! Sd 8 gen1 still throtles, its difficult to tame them wo a proper cooling like in nubia redmagic has.

[@Techtablets]

Yes, true fi they have a fan in them like the Redmagic 7 series then it can perform without the throttling.

[@vladatep]

What do you think about camera photo? I like to buy Samsung s22 ultra or this magic 4 pro. I dont know Wich IS better. I am waiting for this honor, but What IS your tips??

[@ingridkollmer6102]

Great review.Thanks.The Tuxedo is the star in this review!

[@Techtablets]

It sure is!

[@ingridkollmer6102]

@@Techtablets úgy van!

[@Deuteriumaddict]

One of the only modern android phones with 3d face unlock

[@ilkererol1986]

Will you compare it with P50 pro in the near future?

[@Techtablets]

Probably not but maybe the S22 Ultra

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

ohhhh there you go!!! mmm the audio with the front cam is VERY muffled! still muffled as well on the back.

[@Techtablets]

Yep. And a strange time for an embargo. Did you also get one?

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

@@Techtablets nope, sadly not, would love to check it out, but it is what it is^^

[@itsmario1911]

I have a few questions about the UI. Can you switch to a normal app drawer? Is there double tap to sleep and double tap to wake?

[@willian4428]

yes yes yes

[@ilkererol1986]

If they smooth the transition between cameras also colour differences it will be great

[@Techtablets]

Yes that's apparently very hard to do I heard with the difference in the aperture. But could be improved.

[@Kim_Jong_Un_.]

Hey! Can you get your hands on the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate Edition?

[@Techtablets]

I don't think I can can unless I buy it

[@WYVERN76]

Excellent efforts thank you my favorite reviewer.

[@shezanjimenez]

You don't mention screen resolution... You should add that in.

[@ranasinghereubenelvisseyad5096]

Which is better honor comapred to findx5 pro and p50 pro in camera wised and battery?

[@gurangnagamer8194]

Does it have L&R virtual triggers like the Mate 40 pro for gaming?

[@wikihow269]

@TechTablets which one in your opinion is better to buy,Honor Magic 4 Pro or Oppo Find X5 Pro?

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Magic 4 pro is next level up from Oppo5. Oppo 3 pro is still a great option. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@mattnazym1630]

omg the standstill catto @ 13:15 though 😹😹😹

[@Techtablets]

She was looking at a bird on the fence :D

[@Gmingyu]

How is the front camera because i bought it yesterday, and on WhatsApp video call it looks like im using a £100 budget phone or os ot just whatsapp so i want to return it back, let me know thanks

[@TheGogogogogogo]

I'm assuming that you are in Australia and the power adapter that came with the phone is European. So the difference in charge time could be because the charger isn't designed for that power grid.

[@Techtablets]

I'm in Spain and it's an EU charger correct power.

[@TheGogogogogogo]

@@Techtablets Ah okay good to know. In that case that's unfortunate 😂

[@David_Denali]

Good job Wish u could review the Ultimate tho And tell details of the cameras as well

[@Techtablets]

Not sure if I will get the Ultimate version sorry

[@Granturion]

Can you tell us which slow motion modes in which resolutions are available? would be great.

[@Techtablets]

Sure 240 FPS (8x) to 120 FPS (4x) all slow motion videos are 1080p.

[@Granturion]

@@Techtablets Thank you. Was hoping they got the crazy slowmo modes from huawei. Loved them.

[@kheynwharriorofjehova]

y el honor magic 4 normal con 4800 mah de batería también salió de forma global ????

[@Techtablets]

Si creo que si. Pero el Magic 4 Ultimate no.

[@acafaca85]

Is there maybe a possibility that you get a Motorola edge plus 2022 for testing soon? 😎

[@RovexHD]

Please review the Zenfone 9 which should be announced in the coming weeks. Love compact phones !

[@Techtablets]

I'll try to but ASUS never send me anything. Let's see the availability and pricing.

[@TheBoxsMan]

the edge display is not my type the camera design looks weird but too big but I can live with that with the front-facing camera video, the sound look muffled but with the main back camera, it sound normal the still photo quality is just too perfect if the work a little on the videos without touching the still it will be the camera king keep up the good reviews

[@Techtablets]

The sound in video muffled with the zoom as it had audio zoom on.

[@guyarnaultmfoumbi8876]

Thanks for this review very good and clear. Which one is better compared to oppo find x5 pro?

[@Techtablets]

This

[@waelhussien6528]

Sir How do you know it's Global version ? From sticker or what ?

[@robertmeister]

Looks great, which one do you think is better in photo quality, this one or vivo x70/80 pro+??

[@Techtablets]

Vivo X70 Pro+ main camera is better with OIS and better at night shots

[@robertmeister]

@@Techtablets thanks! I'm thinking in change my pixel 6 because I'm done with the bad fingerprint sensor and random rebooting, these 2 are my options, don't like one UI/iOS

[@sbeyre5462]

@@Techtablets do you think in general Vivo x70 pro+ is better than Magic4 pro? Not to mention the night photo and OIS on the main sensor?

[@nash3557]

Two questions: 1) does this have the touch shoulder gaming trigger options like the mate 40 pro does ? 2) is the battery life significantly improved if set the screen resolution to 720p and use 60hz refresh rate ?

[@gregyance9901]

If you have to choose one between Honor magic 4 Pro and Oppo Find X5 Pro ?

[@Techtablets]

I would go with the X5 Pro for the cameras and the UI.

[@mangekyou329]

is this phone on huawei level? is magic ui as good as emui was?

[@muhammadaqeeljatt]

This device haved built in dialer call recorder?

[@myotatuntoinenmieli-wilhelm]

Could you tell us from where you did by your phone?

[@Techtablets]

This is a review unit from the UK

[@Ronn663]

MEMC is my favorite tech

[@sergioblasco9737]

Muy buena review¡¡¡ Y el móvil me parece una auténtica maravilla¡¡¡¡¡

[@Techtablets]

Gracias si que es

[@danii5846]

The front cameras looks so old. But it have ultra wide 4k so its great

[@alxdava2004]

P40 pro

[@danii5846]

@@alxdava2004 same there old samsung s10+ look

[@fun2rideadventure]

Best android phone... Love the front TOF camera unlock...much safer.....

[@dimitararabadjiiski9152]

hello, please someone share if it is available, I have had it for a few days, it seems to me that the battery drops very quickly when everything is reduced to the end, frequency resolution, everything is turned off, it is even in saving mode up or down for an hour in tik tok from 100 went at 88, I don't know if abnormal

[@mrbrownie1383]

that camare layout design at the front is horrible they would have made it smaller

[@Techtablets]

Yes but we do at least get secure face unlocking

[@naveenbabu5576]

Global version, does that means it can be used in any country???

[@25slyfox]

That's exactly what it means

[@ASmith-vl2km]

That phone is so big. Personally I like the size of the Xperia 1 III/IV.

[@gregyance9901]

I hope you can review the Axon 40 Ultra

[@Techtablets]

Yes I hope so! They should be sending one but not heard anything for a while.

[@Vibupoongode]

Hey bro, how are you... Why this phone has weak telephoto lens 🙂

[@Techtablets]

It’s good up to a certain point but it’s not like that 100x zoom is useable Samsung is the champ at high Zoom telephoto sensors

[@kennyem7921]

3:27 Are you aware that the "revolutionary" iphone 14 punch-hole display gonna be the exact size just in the middle! I am pretty sure Apple wont get the same reaction, can't understand why people blindly Apple fans. I am going to see your iphone 14 review in the future, want to see what you going to say about it.

[@Techtablets]

I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and the notch is terrible I hate it. If the iPhone 14 Pro notch as as per the rumores I’ll also hate it. They need just a single cut out. P.S im not a blind iPhone Apple fanboy channel. I’m not American and I barely post Apple videos. 😂😂

[@EhsanMusic]

It's basically Huawei mate 40 pro with a few minor upgrades. And I think you meant Huawei mate 40 pro not mate 50 as they haven't released the mate 50 yet.

[@Techtablets]

Yes I meant the Mate 40 :) Or the P50 I showed.

[@amitborkar6480]

Can you do moto edge 30 review?

[@Techtablets]

No plans to buy it

[@kheynwharriorofjehova]

Alguien sabe si el honor Magic 4 va salir de forma global ???

[@Techtablets]

Si, este es el modelo global.

[@kheynwharriorofjehova]

​@@Techtablets me refiero al honor magic 4 normal con 4800 mah de batería también salió de forma global ????

[@maciejjirowec3315]

I think snapdragon 865 was the pinnacle of technology. I personally use s21ultra with exynos2100 now Battery life is very good. 7h SOT with WQHD 120hz adaptive. Always on display. Bright screen. I could however easily switch to oneplus 8 pro . Find x2pro etc. Reliable great chip.

[@Techtablets]

SD865 and SD870 are still in my mind top chipsets.

[@cocosricos5541]

exynos2100 sucks...

[@MrRobi10]

Comparing this to the S22 Ultra Exynos, the Magic 4 Pro it's superior. Too bad that after 2 years this phone will be dead since Honor will stop support for it...

[@Techtablets]

The UI performance defiantly is better compared to the Exynos Samsung S22 Ultra.

[@markcaiger-watson1104]

Is that official? If so I'll not buy. £1000 with 2 years doesn't cut it anymore

[@MrRobi10]

@@markcaiger-watson1104 this is what honor offered in the past, this year they didn't release any statement about this, but I suspect it's the same :(

[@markcaiger-watson1104]

@@MrRobi10 my 3-year and 5-month old honour view 20 has just received an update

[@asan1050]

Thanks!

[@Techtablets]

Welcome!

[@iabrothers11]

Sd870 is just amazing.

[@wafdsjhnszfgdgjesawetr]

no desktop mode review. i'm curios if they actually allow streaming services in desktop mode. cause on my magic ui 4.0 thats not allowed. also if they actually allow 4k resolution. so far motorola seems to be the best for this

[@Techtablets]

No it's only clone display.

[@wafdsjhnszfgdgjesawetr]

@@Techtablets thank you

[@aldrichthorne7404]

I bought the S21 Ultra because I didn't want to wait for this one.. Which phone is better, the Samsung or this honor? Specially in zoom..

[@Techtablets]

The S21 ultra zoom is better.

[@abamlong5064]

Hi tech..i hope someday you review lenovo tab p12 pro

[@Techtablets]

Hopefully :\

[@cyblogng9765]

Please can you compare this honor magic 4 pro to Vivo x80 pro please camera and battery drain test please I beg of you

[@Techtablets]

If I get the X80 Pro yes. But kinda waiting out for the X80 Pro Plus.

[@cyblogng9765]

@@Techtablets alright thank you.

[@iloveyouromie]

They are basicaly huawei phones with google services. Expect same great quality camera and overall build

[@Techtablets]

Yes pretty much for now the build is very good like the Mate 40 Pro and P50 Pro build identical

[@oolnairda]

Does it heat up easily?

[@Techtablets]

Like all SD8 Gen 1's do yes

[@LegendaryPhenom]

So it's slightly worse than the Mate 40 Pro but with GMS support, not good but not bad at all. Seems like the Magic 4 Ultimate is the ultimate magic phone :).

[@JasonV74]

I really don't see the point in buying a Snapdragon 8Gen1 phone when they throttle so much, save some money and buy a last gen handset.

[@andyH_England]

I agree on performance and thermals but the newer chips also offer upgrades in other features including LTPO 2.0, faster storage and RAM, better camera chips, better batteries (OPPO using new tech that doubles the life of the battery), faster charging, better PWM flicker, extra year support, etc. So it is not just a simple choice and if you use common sense like lower game setting or use game optimises then you can keep that heat down and have less throttling. So, no I would recommend getting a 2022 if you can afford it and look for a deal.

[@na-donu]

notification delay???

[@Techtablets]

None why?

[@na-donu]

@@Techtablets i have bad experience using honor before

[@SaveThePurpleRhino]

The audio sounds harsh and sharp

[@ifun23]

Pls review honor magic 4 ultimate.. no 1 dxomark

[@Techtablets]

If they send me one I would.

[@2110stelios]

This is the best android phone ever!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rlifeh]

sure, its not

[@adamyassini8306]

I have it already is very nice phone i love it.. Mwaaaaaa

[@Gravage]

What in the world did Qualcomm do to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1? I feel like we're reliving the 810 era all over again.

[@adammortgage2457]

The problem is with Samsung there the one producing the chip, rumors has Snapdragon gen 1 plus will be produced by tsmc.

[@sidneyani2584]

That's what you get when there's no competition, the west want monopoly that's why they're Sanctioning competitors China.. China semiconductor industry is growing rapidly and in no distance future will provide competition to these western hegemons

[@CuriousTinkering]

Eur1000 sheesh! I'll just pay more and get an iPhone which can still be sold at a high price even after a year of use.

[@Soydiegomarin]

Buen video

[@SETHalpine]

The pill cut isn't pretty and for what? 3D secure unlock....Why they don't put 3D SBS 5K cam instead...?! Same for the back...More useful to my taste... PS: Most of youtubers show us 4/3 shots, it could be more interesting to set photo to 16/9 mode for KZbin viewers, especially when builder still release phone with 8Mp 4/3 useless(only 6mp at 16/9..) cam for 16/9 4K screens...

[@Techtablets]

That would have been good. Btw I tend always shot at the max res and default res with photos samples so that's 4:3 unfortunatly.

[@Mashrafin_Tahsin]

How many generations of android update will this device get ?

[@CMW]

I guess 2 generations..

[@EhsanMusic]

They did specify 2.

[@Techtablets]

Yes 2

[@andyH_England]

This competes on price with the S22+, retail a bit cheaper if you value the extras. My pre-order is £930 with £330 of free gifts (100 watt super fast wireless charger, watch, extra case, and 135 watt charger). So solid value compared to the main Android seller at the £900-1000 price category (the Magic 4 Pro + will compete with the S22U in due course). I am a Huawei fan so Honor is the next best. The 3D Face Unlock is great and the display is much better than the S22+ (less PWM, QHD -v- FHD+, better options for refresh and goes down to 10Hz rather than 48Hz on the S22+). Add in that you get SD8G1 rather than Exynos 2200, then it is an easy win for me -v- S22+.

[@Bliksem225]

This phone with dimensity 9000 would be the perfect phone

[@apterousgargoyle]

This will be my upgrade over the Mate 20 Pro Huawei.

[@attomicchicken]

Wonder if we'll ever have nice video like the iPhones?

[@dazpike3472]

Is the magic 4 pro still good enough in 2023 ? Don't want the s23 ultra because of the size of it and price ( contract £65+ per month ) plus slow charging, upgrading from oppo find x3 pro , honor magic 5 isn't available from my supplier to can't get that unfortunately , magic 4 pro is £12 a month cheaper , only game a little bit nothing demanding and watch yt alot , some pics that's it

[@mohsenghodrati2178]

Wow amazing

[@Techtablets]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rlifeh]

its huawei with different name 😂

[@willian4428]

has always been like this bruh.

[@EhsanMusic]

Huawei used to own honor so the phones are almost identical except the camera isn't as good as Huawei due to Huawei keeping their own ai processing system

[@TjinChatterpal]

Please have a good camera, better then my current P30 pro 😅

[@willian4428]

it is far better than the p30 pro.

[@mohammadzein504]

A proper flagship from Honor, with a fluid UI and GMS which is great. Unfortunately like most phones with the hot 8 gen 1 it will throttle under heavy gaming. The fact that the front facing cameras do record in 4k saves face here. Other wise that pill shaped notch is quite off putting for me. Thank you for the review Chris. Keep up the good work Sir🙂✌✌

[@andyH_England]

The wide angle secondary front camera and the 3D Face-ID makes the pill easily acceptable as it is adding value and making it different to the generic pinhole Samsung wannabes that litter the Android market. Before Huawei was banned, it was heading for number one smartphone, and there was a reason, functionality, and glad to see Honor keeping it real and simply not copying every other phone.

[@mohammadzein504]

@@andyH_England Honor have done great job here no doubt. But personally I don't like the punch whole or the pill shape eye sour. Both are attention grabbing in a bad way. I hope manufacturers would perfect the under screen camera technology or meanwhile do what Sony is doing with their Xperia IV. Small Symetric bezels at the top and bottom where you include cameras and front facing stereo speakers.

[@Kim_Jong_Un_.]

Actually the flagship is the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate Edition

[@andyH_England]

@@mohammadzein504 The Sony way is gone, and Sony only sell under 1 million a year so they an anomalous. The pill is for 3D Face unlock phones and the pinhole for the rest, giving customers a choice of form or function. Under display cameras are 2-3 years away from being good enough for $1000+ phones.

[@andyH_England]

@@Kim_Jong_Un_. …thanks!

[@user-ik8wd9vm7r]

I love the camera cut out, it's refreshing to see as Samsung for some reason abandoned it and to me the selfie is the most important camera

[@masbox5830]

I really love the camera cutout. Samsung had an awesome and distinct design and just abandoned it for no good reason.🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Gmingyu]

Hiawei was first to do it in 2018 then Samsung copied

[@ABCD-rn6tk]

Don't understand why phone manufacturers still use 8 gen 1 on new phones. A failure soc to me compared to previous gen

[@Techtablets]

Because it is the latest but hopefully the 8Gen1+ fixes thermals.

[@rolins3279]

No optical stabilization on the main camera, much too curved screen, average battery life (5000 mAh would have been ideal) and the pill on the side instead of in the center... This smartphone is nothing special and especially apart from GMS it does nothing better than a Mate 40 Pro.

[@Techtablets]

Not really but yes GMS put of the box

[@zodiacfml]

I don't like Apple iPhone but people are crazy, why buy Samsung or Huawei at this price?! I'd rather buy iPhone with this money

[@MrStevenAttila]

This is such a nice phone, but that dual front facing cameras are ruining the viewing experience. :(

[@magednabil2506]

Watch from egypt

[@HearNen]

great

[@mohammadsonu1834]

Huawei mate xs 2 huawei mate 40 pro camera tees

[@apterousgargoyle]

13:15 Your cat is broken. Fix it, please. :D

[@Techtablets]

😂 she was locked onto some birds on the fence.

[@mafzchowdhury2438]

Bluetooth earphones r soo much better wired old jacks r worst as they tend to break anyway

[@piehnoharmony]

All that technology and still no at&t support in the U.S. so no buy for me. All these unlock phones are worthless in the U.S. since the 3g shutdown

[@Techtablets]

You can't get on 4G at all?

[@piehnoharmony]

@@Techtablets nope not even 4g

[@harinderpalsingh4196]

Just send me this phone, i am tired of using my poco f1 😭😭

[@bgbore96]

Why? It's still pretty good and powerful in 2022.

[@bam_bad]

do email honor for free unit 🤭🤭

[@harinderpalsingh4196]

@@bam_bad they wont even reply back lol

[@bam_bad]

@@harinderpalsingh4196 lol seems you not popular enough