Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1999 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 82/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 2,663,720).
Honor Magic V5
Vivo X Fold6
- Overall rating 82/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1900 vs $1999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 6 points higher (88/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 68/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9553 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1900 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Honor Magic V5 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Vivo X Fold6 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 edges out the Honor Magic V5 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 X Fold6?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.