Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO 15
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2663720
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $599 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Magic V5 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1400. Vivo iQOO 15 was $1400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.