Ida Rentoul Outhwaite was an Australian artist who gained fame for her illustrations of fairies and magical creatures. One of her most well-known works is her depiction of a witch..
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Honor Magic 5 Pro Packs Meaty Camera Specs and a High Price
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Honor's latest flagship phone, the Magic 5 Pro, packs a strong lineup of specs, including the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a triple camera array. Mix in the vibrant 6.8-inch display and IP68 water resistance rating and this phone ticks most of the boxes you'd expect from a flagship in 2023.
But it needs to pack as much as it can as its expected £1,000 price tag puts it squarely in the elite category. There's no word on US availability, but for reference that UK price converts to $1,195.
Honor used to be a sub-brand of Chinese mobile firm Huawei. More recently, Honor separated out to become its own company, which crucially allows Honor to make full use of Google services and 5G connectivity -- two things which Huawei is still unable to do due to ongoing restrictions from the US.
Andrew Lanxon/CNETThe Magic 5 Pro looks good, with a curving glass back and large circular camera unit. The display is big and bright enough to do justice to YouTube videos. In my brief hands on time, the phone seems powerful and nippy with no annoying lag as I navigated around the Android 13 interface. Demanding 3D game Asphalt 9: Legends played with extremely smooth frame rates at max settings.
The rear cameras include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50 megapixel ultrawide and a 50-megapixel zoom lens offering 3.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. My early tests look decent, with even exposures and accurate colors.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, main camera
Taken from the main camera, this image has quite a strong HDR look, with very toned-down skies and lifted shadows on the buildings. But it's captured the details well and the colors are vibrant.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, ultra wide lens
Switching to the ultra-wide, I'm pleased to see a good grasp on exposure and no major shift in color tones.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, 3.5x optical zoom
Zooming in to 3.5x, the phone has captured a sharp shot here.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, 10x zoom
And even digitally zooming up to 10x, the image still has plenty of detail.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, portrait mode
The portrait mode has captured me well here, with a decent blur around the edge.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, selfie camera
And the 12-megapixel selfie camera delivers vibrant, crisp shots too.
Honor Magic 5 Pro, macro mode
There's also a macro mode that can be great fun for getting close up views on various subjects.
Honor also boasts some AI smarts, with a motion function that's designed to help you take better pictures of subjects in action like skateboarders or basketball players. The AI will apparently be able to learn when the best moment is to take a photo, but how this works in practice remains to be seen.
Andrew Lanxon/CNETOther specs include 5G connectivity, a capacious 5,100mAh battery, 66W fast charging, 8 or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The phone certainly ticks many top-end boxes, but it's got stiff competition and with such a high price I feel Honor will struggle to get many takers, especially when phones like the OnePlus 11 offers many similar features at a much lower price. I'm looking forward to see how the phone fares in our full tests, and how it compares to the competition.
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Reviews for "The Enchanting World of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's Witch Characters"
1. John - 2 stars
While I appreciated the intricate illustrations in "Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Witch," I found the story itself to be quite lacking. It felt rather disjointed and lacked a clear plotline. Additionally, I found the characters to be one-dimensional and unrelatable. Overall, I was disappointed with this book as I was expecting a more engaging and captivating read.
2. Sarah - 3 stars
As an avid fan of fantasy and magical stories, I was excited to delve into "Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Witch." However, I found the depiction of witches in this book to be quite stereotypical and cliché. The story lacked originality and failed to offer any unique insights into the world of witches. While the illustrations were impressive, the overall experience fell flat for me.
3. Mark - 2 stars
Personally, I didn't find "Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Witch" to be worth the price. The narrative seemed rushed and lacked depth, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. Additionally, I found the language and dialogue to be quite simplistic, which made it hard for me to feel invested in the characters and their journey. Overall, I found this book to be a disappointment and would not recommend it to others.
4. Emily - 1 star
"Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Witch" left me thoroughly unimpressed. The storyline felt predictable and lacked any significant surprises or twists. Moreover, the protagonist's development was minimal, and I found it hard to connect with her. The illustrations, although visually appealing, could not redeem the overall lackluster nature of this book. I would advise readers to look elsewhere for a more compelling and engaging witch-themed story.