Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 37/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Honor Magic V5 scores 31 points higher (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- 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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.