Honor Magic V5 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $600. Both devices score the same overall rating of 81/100. Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5820); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 228g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1350
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 81/100. Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (62/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
Both devices scored 81/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Z70S Ultra (92/100 vs 89/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.