Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $1350 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $1350
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Honor Magic V5 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $802. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $802 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.