Honor Magic V vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V has the bigger battery (4750 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 288g).
Honor Magic V
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 4750 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1290942
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 288g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $750 |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Honor Magic V by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (75/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 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?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.