Honor Magic V vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 288g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V better?

  • Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 288g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (26/100 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.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3654776
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1984x2272 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm
Weight 288 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
36/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +64.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic V by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (83/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (26/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.