Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera (151 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1350
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Honor Magic V5 scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9760 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.