Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 227g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1350
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $551. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $551 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.