Honor Magic V vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V has the bigger battery (4750 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Bigger battery: 4750 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1294871
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 288g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Honor Magic V by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.