Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,663,720); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1350
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 13 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- 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
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Magic V5 by 15.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 13 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.