Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 2,663,720); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 9287
- Lighter: 190g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Honor Magic V5 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9700 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 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+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Honor Magic V5 by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Samsung Galaxy S25+ was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (80/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.