Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1350
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Honor Magic V5 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9490 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Magic V5 by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.