Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic5 Ultimate
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,341,391); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic5 Ultimate, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2341391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1312x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5450 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic5 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.