The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) shoots Pro mode RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop a Pro mode DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Honor Magic5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and features a versatile triple-camera system: a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.6, 1/1.12″ CMOS, OIS, multi-directional PDAF), a 64 MP periscope telephoto (f/3.5, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS), and a 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 122° field of view). The 1/1.12″ main sensor is one of the largest found in a 2023 flagship smartphone, capturing significantly more light per pixel than smaller sensors in rival devices.
Like all modern smartphones, the Magic5 Pro uses CMOS electronic readout only. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter in any of its three cameras. Every photo — regardless of which lens captures it — increments the persistent electronic image counter embedded in Pro mode DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Magic5 Pro | Feb 2023 | 50 MP CMOS (f/1.6, 1/1.12″) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor Magic6 Pro | Feb 2024 | 50 MP CMOS (f/1.6, 1/1.3″) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor Magic7 Pro | Jan 2025 | 50 MP CMOS (f/1.6, 1/1.3″) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Honor 90 | May 2023 | 200 MP CMOS (f/1.9) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the metadata on any platform.The image counter is a useful indicator of how intensively the device was used, but it carries no mechanical wear significance. These are the meaningful factors to evaluate:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Honor shows capacity as a percentage; below 80% is considered degraded |
| Display condition | Inspect the 6.81-inch LTPO AMOLED for burn-in, dead pixels, or pressure marks; check the curved edges for delamination |
| Camera lenses & sensors | Check all three lenses for scratches or internal fogging; test the 64 MP periscope telephoto zoom from 1× to 3.5× for focus accuracy and stabilisation |
| 3D face recognition | Test the front-facing ToF and structured-light sensors for reliable 3D Face ID unlock in various lighting conditions |
| Fingerprint sensor | Verify the in-display optical fingerprint sensor responds reliably — check with both registered fingers |
| Frame and back | Inspect the titanium-alloy frame and ceramic or glass back for cracks; check USB-C port for debris or corrosion |
| Image counter | High count (>40,000) indicates intensive use — useful context, not a hardware failure indicator |
The Honor Magic5 Pro’s main sensor measures 1/1.12″ — one of the largest in any 2023 flagship. This size advantage means larger individual pixels (1.56 μm native, binned to 3.12 μm in 2×2 mode), delivering improved low-light performance compared to smaller sensors in competing devices. In Pro RAW mode, the full native resolution is captured without pixel binning.
The 64 MP periscope telephoto uses a prism to fold the optical path, maintaining a thin body profile while achieving 3.5× optical reach. At the telephoto’s full 64 MP resolution, DNG files are large; the camera also operates in a binned 16 MP mode for faster shooting. OIS on both the main camera and telephoto provides stabilisation for longer exposures.
The image counter is stored in the DNG EXIF metadata under the ImageNumber field. This is a persistent hardware counter that increments with every capture across all camera modes — Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro, and Video frames — and cannot be reset by a factory restore or software update.
The standard Magic5 (non-Pro) uses a lower-resolution 54 MP main sensor (f/1.9, 1/1.49″) and omits the periscope telephoto in favour of a simpler 8 MP zoom camera. The Magic5 Pro’s 50 MP main sensor is physically larger, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip is shared across both models, and both support DNG output via Pro mode with an identical image counter method.
No. All three cameras on the Magic5 Pro use CMOS electronic readout. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter and no rated mechanical lifespan. The image counter in DNG files records total electronic captures, not mechanical actuations.
Switch to Pro mode in the Camera app and look for the RAW toggle in the top control bar. Tap it to enable DNG output. The setting persists while you remain in Pro mode but may reset when you switch to another mode.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, system update, or any user action. This makes it a reliable indicator of total device usage.
A casual user accumulates roughly 5,000–20,000 captures per year; an active photographer may exceed 40,000 per year. There is no mechanical wear threshold to worry about — a high counter indicates intensive use, not proximity to hardware failure.
Yes, in low light and dynamic range. The larger sensor area captures more photons per pixel, reducing noise in dark scenes. Compared to a 1/1.5″ or 1/1.7″ sensor, the difference is visible in evening or indoor photography without flash. The advantage diminishes in well-lit conditions.