Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic V5
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,663,720); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic V5
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 222g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 150 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Honor Magic V5 by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 81/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.