Honor Magic V vs Honor X80i

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4750); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 288g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic V scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X80i (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Honor X80i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1984x2272 1200x2600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 288 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X80i (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (68/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic V edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.