Honor Magic V5 vs Motorola Moto G55
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $1259 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Motorola Moto G55
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $261 vs $1259
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Honor Magic V5 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Motorola Moto G55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $261 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $998. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $998.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (80/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (65/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (76/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Moto G55?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Motorola Moto G55?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.