Honor MagicWatch 2 vs Honor Watch GS 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor MagicWatch 2
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Honor Watch GS 5
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor Watch GS 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Honor Watch GS 5
Lighter body
Honor Watch GS 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.39 | 1.32 |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 454 | 466 |
| Resolution Width | 454 | 466 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1500 |
| PPI | 326 | 352 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| UI Skin | — | MagicOS 9 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 4GB | 4GB 0.03125GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 455 | 495 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, ceramic back, stainless steel frame | Glass front, polymer fiber frame, polymer fiber back, aluminum alloy bezel |
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 45.9 | 44 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 41 | 26 |
| Width (mm) | 45.9 | 44 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, November. Released 2019, December | 2026, January 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2026, January 23 |
Network
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| 3G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| 4G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Speed | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes (China only) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
Sound
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (46mm only) | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor MagicWatch 2 | Honor Watch GS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor MagicWatch 2 and Honor Watch GS 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor Watch GS 5 packs a 495 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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